Total births
1,071
Girls' name · since 1929
Sherlene
1,071 babies named Sherlene in U.S. Social Security records since 1929, with the highest year being 1958. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,071
- total births
- 1929–2011
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Sherlene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,071 recorded since 1929.
Social Security Administration records show Sherlene recorded 1,071 times among girls since 1929, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 2011.
- 1,071 total births
- 1929–2011 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,071 girls have been named Sherlene since 1929, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,071
- total births
- 1929–2011
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Sherlene was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
40 babies were named Sherlene in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Sherlene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherlene's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1933, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherlene at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Sherlene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–2011
- Peak year (1958)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Sherlene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sherlene's strongest decade.
315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Sherlene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 1930s 124
1930s
124 births
- 1940s
1940s
244 births
- 1950s
1950s
315 births
- 1960s
1960s
235 births
- 1970s 84
1970s
84 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 29
2000s
29 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 315 births (29% of all-time use).
How Sherlene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sherlene's total volume
Sherlene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherlene by state
Where Sherlene concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Utah | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #3 | California | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Sherlene's total US births 1.0%
Even split
11 of 1,071 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherlene? ▼
1,071 babies have been named Sherlene since 1929. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1958 with 40 births.
When was Sherlene most popular? ▼
Sherlene was most popular in the 1950s decade with 315 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Sherlene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherlene are Georgia (11 births), Utah (11 births), California (8 births).
How long has the name Sherlene been used? ▼
Sherlene has been recorded in Social Security data since 1929, spanning 83 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Sherlene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sherlene's data
- Sherlene's decade-level peak was the 1950s (315 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Sherlenes (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sherlene
Nearby Names Like Sherlene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherlene
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Sherlene side by side: Sherlene vs Sheila Sherlene vs Sherry Sherlene vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1929–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sherlene: Baby Name Since 1929 - 1,071 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherlene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sherlene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.