Sherin
A feminine Persian name meaning "sweet" or "fragrant".
Name Census estimates that about 337 living Americans carry the first name Sherin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherin today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherin births was 1991 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherin. 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.
People living today
337
~ 1 in 1,017,075 Americans
Peak year
1991
17 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2004 SSA rank
#18,395
Tracked since 1936
Popularity
Sherin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherin from the 1930s through to the 2000s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherin 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 Sherin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sherins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherin
The name Sherin has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "shirin," which means "sweet" or "beloved." The name's earliest known usage dates back to the 6th century CE, during the Sassanid Empire in Persia.
In Persian literature and poetry, Sherin was often used as a term of endearment or a metaphor for beauty and sweetness. The name gained popularity throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, as Persian culture and language had a profound influence in these regions during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sherin can be found in the famous Persian epic poem, "Shirin and Khosrow," written by the renowned poet Nizami Ganjavi (1141-1209 CE). The poem tells the love story between the Persian king Khosrow II and the beautiful Armenian princess Shirin, whose name became synonymous with grace and charm.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sherin. One such figure was Sherin Banu Begum (1508-1558), the wife of the Mughal emperor Humayun and the mother of the renowned emperor Akbar. She played a crucial role in the Mughal court and was known for her wisdom and influence.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Sherin was Sherin Khanuum (1804-1868), an Iranian princess and poet during the Qajar dynasty. She was renowned for her literary talents and her contributions to Persian poetry.
In the 20th century, Sherin Ebadi (born 1947) became the first Iranian and the first Muslim woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003. She is a human rights activist, lawyer, and former judge, who has been an outspoken advocate for democracy and human rights in Iran.
Sherin Mathur (1917-2003) was an Indian actress and dancer, known for her contributions to Bollywood cinema and classical Indian dance forms. She was a prominent figure in the Indian performing arts scene during the mid-20th century.
While the name Sherin has its roots in Persian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Persian or Middle Eastern cultural influences.
People
Sherin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherin 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
Sherin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 337 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherin 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 1,017,075 US residents.
Is Sherin a common name?
We classify Sherin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 404 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherin most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherin was 1991, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherin is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sherin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherin 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.
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.