Sherette
An English feminine name derived from the name Sharon.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Sherette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherette today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherette births was 1982 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherette. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sherette. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1982
12 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1982 SSA rank
#5,849
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Sherette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherette from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 19 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherette 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 Sherette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherette
The name Sherette is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "chère," meaning "dear" or "beloved." The name was initially used as a term of endearment, particularly among the French nobility and aristocracy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sherette gained popularity across various regions of France, especially in the northern provinces. It was often associated with individuals of noble birth or those who held positions of influence within the French court. However, over time, the name transcended social boundaries and became more widely adopted by families from diverse backgrounds.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sherette can be found in the chronicles of the French writer and historian, Philippe de Commines (1447-1511). In his writings, he mentions a lady-in-waiting named Sherette who served at the court of King Louis XI. This historical reference provides evidence of the name's usage during the late 15th century.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Sherette. One such figure was Sherette de Montmorency (1528-1598), a French noblewoman and influential figure during the French Wars of Religion. She played a significant role in the political and religious struggles of her time, advocating for religious tolerance and peace.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Sherette de La Vallière (1644-1710), a French courtier and mistress of King Louis XIV. Her life and relationship with the monarch were the subject of numerous literary works and plays, further popularizing the name Sherette in French culture.
In the realm of literature, the name Sherette appears in the works of renowned French authors such as Honoré de Balzac and Victor Hugo. Balzac's novel "Le Père Goriot" features a character named Sherette Goriot, while Hugo's "Les Misérables" introduces a character named Sherette Thénardier.
Beyond France, the name Sherette also found its way into other European cultures, particularly in regions with strong French influence. In Italy, for instance, there was Sherette Farnese (1572-1642), a prominent noblewoman and patron of the arts during the Italian Renaissance.
While the name Sherette has undergone various spelling variations and adaptations across different languages and cultures, its French origins and associations with love, affection, and nobility have remained deeply ingrained in its historical significance.
People
Sherette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherette as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sherette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherette 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Sherette a common name?
We classify Sherette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherette most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherette was 1982, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherette is about 47 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 Sherette in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sherette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherette 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 Sherette still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sherette 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 Sherette 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 share the name Sherette?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.