Total births
157
Girls' name · since 1970
Sheronica
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 157 babies named Sheronica, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 157
- total births
- 1970–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Sheronica sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 157 recorded since 1970.
Sheronica has 157 recorded births among girls since 1970, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1991.
- 157 total births
- 1970–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
157 girls have been named Sheronica since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 157
- total births
- 1970–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Sheronica was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
13 babies were named Sheronica in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Sheronica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sheronica's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sheronica at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Sheronica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1991
- Peak year (1985)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Sheronica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sheronica's strongest decade.
82 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Sheronica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
62 births
- 1980s
1980s
82 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 82 births (52% of all-time use).
Sheronica by state
Where Sheronica concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 3.2% |
Georgia share of Sheronica's total US births 3.2%
5 of 157 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sheronica? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 157 babies named Sheronica. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 13 births.
When was Sheronica most popular? ▼
Sheronica was most popular in the 1980s decade with 82 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Sheronica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sheronica are Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Sheronica been used? ▼
Records for Sheronica go back to 1970, giving 22 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Sheronica? ▼
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 Sheronica's data
- Sheronica's decade-level peak was the 1980s (82 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Sheronicas (5 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 Sheronica
Nearby Names Like Sheronica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sheronica
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 Sheronica side by side: Sheronica vs Sheila Sheronica vs Sherry Sheronica 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, 1970–1991 (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. "Sheronica: Baby Name Since 1970 - 157 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sheronica. 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 Sheronica 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.