Total births
2,947
Unisex name · since 1933
Sherron
Since 1933, U.S. Social Security records show 2,947 babies named Sherron, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,947
- total births
- 1933–2000
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2,947 girls have been named Sherron since 1933, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherron has been recorded 2,947 times among girls since 1933, 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 1933 to 2000.
- 2,947 total births
- 1933–2000 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,947 girls have been named Sherron since 1933, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2000.
- 2,947
- total births
- 1933–2000
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Sherron was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
140 babies were named Sherron in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Sherron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sherron splits its recorded history at 1967: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1933 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 140 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sherron at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1933
Sherron popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1933–2000
- Peak year (1947)
- 140
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Sherron popularity over time - boys
526 total births recorded since 1936 (Sherron as boys' name)
Sherron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Sherron's strongest decade.
972 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Sherron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 125
1930s
125 births
- 1940s
1940s
972 births
- 1950s
1950s
615 births
- 1960s
1960s
466 births
- 1970s
1970s
466 births
- 1980s 186
1980s
186 births
- 1990s 106
1990s
106 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 972 births (33% of all-time use).
How Sherron 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 Sherron's total volume
Sherron vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherron by state
Where Sherron concentrates geographically, total births since 1933
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 239 | 8.1% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 134 | 4.5% |
| #3 | California | | 116 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 98 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 97 | 3.3% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 81 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 61 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 28 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Sherron's total US births 8.1%
Even split
239 of 2,947 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Sherron appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherron? ▼
Sherron has been given to 2,947 babies in the U.S. since 1933, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 140 babies were born in 1947, its single highest year.
When was Sherron most popular? ▼
Sherron was most popular in the 1940s decade with 972 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Sherron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherron are Texas (239 births), Tennessee (134 births), California (116 births).
Is Sherron a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sherron is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,947 births, and as a boy's name it has 526 births.
How long has the name Sherron been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherron since 1933 -- 68 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Sherron? ▼
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 Sherron's data
- Sherron's decade-level peak was the 1940s (972 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sherrons (239 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 Sherron
Nearby Names Like Sherron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherron
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 Sherron side by side: Sherron vs Sheila Sherron vs Sherry Sherron vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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Lanae #5042
2,951 births · Peak 2007
Shavonne
2,951 births · Peak 1979
Jorja #3772
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Halee #12464
2,952 births · Peak 2000
Camelia #3400
2,942 births · Peak 1987
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, 1933–2000 (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. "Sherron: Baby Name Since 1933 - 2,947 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherron. 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 Sherron 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.