Total births
674
Girls' name · since 1942
Sherrye
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 674 babies named Sherrye, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 674
- total births
- 1942–1977
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Sherrye sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 674 recorded since 1942.
Sherrye has 674 recorded births among girls since 1942, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1977.
- 674 total births
- 1942–1977 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
674 girls have been named Sherrye since 1942, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1977.
- 674
- total births
- 1942–1977
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Sherrye was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
46 babies were named Sherrye in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Sherrye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sherrye splits its recorded history at 1960: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sherrye at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Sherrye popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1977
- Peak year (1955)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Sherrye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sherrye's strongest decade.
288 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Sherrye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
136 births
- 1950s
1950s
288 births
- 1960s
1960s
163 births
- 1970s 87
1970s
87 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 288 births (43% of all-time use).
How Sherrye 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 Sherrye's total volume
Sherrye vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherrye by state
Where Sherrye concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 69 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 57 | 8.5% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 11 | 1.6% |
Texas share of Sherrye's total US births 10.2%
Even split
69 of 674 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherrye? ▼
674 babies have been named Sherrye since 1942. It was last recorded in 1977. The peak year was 1955 with 46 births.
When was Sherrye most popular? ▼
Sherrye was most popular in the 1950s decade with 288 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Sherrye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherrye are Texas (69 births), Tennessee (57 births), Arkansas (11 births).
How long has the name Sherrye been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherrye since 1942 -- 36 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Sherrye? ▼
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 Sherrye's data
- Sherrye's decade-level peak was the 1950s (288 total births); usage has since declined to 87 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sherryes (69 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 Sherrye
Nearby Names Like Sherrye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherrye
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 Sherrye side by side: Sherrye vs Sheila Sherrye vs Sherry Sherrye 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, 1942–1977 (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. "Sherrye: Baby Name Since 1942 - 674 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherrye. 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 Sherrye 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.