Sheere
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "lion" or "brave."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Sheere. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sheere today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sheere births was 1956 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sheere. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Sheere is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sheeres were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sheere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1956
9 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1956 SSA rank
#4,420
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Sheere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheere by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sheere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 9 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sheere
The given name Sheere is believed to have originated from the Persian language, with its roots tracing back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) during the 6th century BCE. The name is derived from the Persian word "shir," which means "lion" or "brave," and is often associated with strength, courage, and nobility.
In ancient Persian mythology, the lion was revered as a symbol of power and was closely linked to the concept of kingship. As a result, names containing the element "shir" were commonly bestowed upon individuals of noble birth or those who displayed exceptional valor and bravery on the battlefield.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sheere can be found in the Shahnameh, a renowned epic poem composed by the Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. The poem chronicles the history of the Persian kings and heroes, and it is likely that the name Sheere was inspired by the heroic figures depicted in this literary masterpiece.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sheere. One prominent example is Sheere Khan (1458-1516), a powerful military commander and ruler of the Sur Empire, which ruled over parts of northern India during the 16th century. His bravery and military prowess earned him the epithet "Sher Shah," meaning "Lion King."
Another historical figure with the name Sheere is Sheere Ali (1825-1879), who served as the Emir of Afghanistan from 1863 to 1879. He is known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the Afghan state, as well as his resistance against British interference in Afghan affairs.
In the realm of literature, Sheere Ali Meer (1835-1901) was a renowned Urdu poet and writer from British India. His works, which included ghazals and nazms, were highly acclaimed and contributed significantly to the development of Urdu literature.
Sheere Zaman (1857-1915) was a prominent Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1904 to 1915. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations with neighboring countries during a tumultuous period in Afghan history.
Lastly, Sheere Mohammad Khan (1886-1972) was a influential Afghan military leader and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1946 to 1953. He is credited with implementing several modernization reforms and strengthening Afghanistan's international relations during his tenure.
While the name Sheere may have evolved and taken on various forms across different cultures and languages over time, its Persian origin and associations with strength, bravery, and nobility have remained a consistent thread throughout its history.
People
Sheere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sheere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sheere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sheere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sheere going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Sheere a common name?
We classify Sheere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sheere most popular?
The single biggest year for Sheere was 1956, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sheere is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sheere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sheere a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sheere in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sheere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sheere in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sheere can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Sheere?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.