Unisex name · since 1934

Sheron

Sheron has 3,379 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1946 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.

3,379
total births
1934–2005
years on record
1940s
peak decade
28%
born in that decade

3,379 girls have been named Sheron since 1934, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sheron has been recorded 3,379 times among girls since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 2005.

  • 3,379 total births
  • 1934–2005 years on record
  • 1940s peak decade
  • 28% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

3,379 girls have been named Sheron since 1934, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2005.

3,379
total births
1934–2005
years on record
1940s
peak decade
28%
born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade

28% of everyone ever named Sheron was born in this single decade.

1946
Single peak year

128 babies were named Sheron in 1946 - its busiest year on record.

Sheron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Sheron splits its recorded history at 1968: 25% of all births land in the more recent half, 75% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1998 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1946 peak of 128 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.

Sheron at a glance

Last recorded 2005

Total births

3,379

Since 1934

72 years of records

Peak year

1946

128 births that year

Strongest decade: 1940s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2005

Active since

1934

Recorded for 72 years

Last year on file: 2005

Sheron popularity over time - girls

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2005

Last recorded 2005
Peak year (1946)
128
Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
-50050100150 193419431952196119701979198819982005 5

Sheron popularity over time - boys

389 total births recorded since 1943 (Sheron as boys' name)

Unisex variant - 389 births
0510152025 19431972197819841990199620032017 5

Sheron by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1940s was Sheron's strongest decade.

960 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.

Sheron births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1940s at 960 births (28% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Sheron 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 Sheron's total volume

Sheron vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Sheron vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%2%4%6%8% 050100150 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Sheron
Sheron vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Sheron by state

Where Sheron concentrates geographically, total births since 1934

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Sheron
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Texas
238 7.0%
#2 South Carolina
128 3.8%
#3 California
125 3.7%
#4 Alabama
98 2.9%
#5 Georgia
97 2.9%
#6 North Carolina
96 2.8%
#7 Tennessee
82 2.4%
#8 Florida
75 2.2%
Texas share of Sheron's total US births 7.0%
Even split

238 of 3,379 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 28 reporting states.

Sheron appears in 28 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Sheron? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 3,379 babies named Sheron. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1946, with 128 births.
When was Sheron most popular? ▼
Sheron was most popular in the 1940s decade with 960 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Sheron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sheron are Texas (238 births), South Carolina (128 births), California (125 births).
Is Sheron a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sheron is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,379 births, and as a boy's name it has 389 births.
How long has the name Sheron been used? ▼
Records for Sheron go back to 1934, giving 72 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Sheron? ▼
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 Sheron's data

  • Sheron's decade-level peak was the 1940s (960 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Texas records the most Sherons (238 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Sheron

Nearby Names Like Sheron

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sheron

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 Sheron side by side: Sheron vs Sheila Sheron vs Sherry Sheron vs Shelby

Or pick any two names to compare →

Related Names

Names with a similar number of total births

Brookelyn #7380
3,379 births · Peak 2007
Lilyann #2139
3,377 births · Peak 2013
Teresita #7984
3,376 births · Peak 1962
Lilli #3978
3,383 births · Peak 2006
Caprice
3,383 births · Peak 1966
Kamiya #1863
3,374 births · Peak 2008
Marylee #12211
3,385 births · Peak 1941
Rolanda
3,386 births · Peak 1971

Data Sources

Data as of June 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, 1934–2005 (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. "Sheron: Baby Name Since 1934 - 3,379 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sheron. 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 Sheron 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 June 2026.