Sherise
A feminine name of French origin meaning "beloved" or "cherished one".
Name Census estimates that about 887 living Americans carry the first name Sherise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherise today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherise births was 1969 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherise. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sherise with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
887
~ 1 in 386,420 Americans
Peak year
1969
43 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2007 SSA rank
#20,114
Tracked since 1957
Census
Sherise in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 931 people with the first name Sherise, which placed it at #13,100 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,100
National first-name rank
People counted
931
931 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
62.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sherise
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sherise is Black at 62.9%. The next largest groups are White (21.2%) and Hispanic (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sherise described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sherise at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American62.9% · 586
- White21.2% · 197
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 55
- Two or more races5.2% · 48
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 35
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 10
Popularity
Sherise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherise from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 289 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherise 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 Sherise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sherises live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Sherise, while New Jersey, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherise
The name Sherise is believed to have its origins in the French language. It is thought to be a combination of the French words "chérie" meaning "darling" or "beloved" and the suffix "-ise" which is a common ending for French feminine names. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages or Renaissance period when French culture and language had a significant influence across Europe.
While the exact etymology of Sherise is not certain, it is possible that the name was inspired by the French phrase "ma chérie" which translates to "my darling." This phrase was often used as a term of endearment, and the name Sherise may have been derived from it to convey a sense of affection and love.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sherise dates back to the 16th century in France. In 1578, a record mentions a woman named Sherise de Montfort who was a member of a noble family in the Normandy region of France. However, it is unclear whether this was a true instance of the name or a variation of a different name.
In the 17th century, a French playwright named Pierre Corneille included a character named Sherise in one of his plays. This may have contributed to the name's popularity in France during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Sherise. One example is Sherise Arnaud (1892-1968), a French opera singer who performed at the prestigious Opéra Garnier in Paris during the early 20th century.
Another notable Sherise was Sherise LeBlanc (1914-1992), a Canadian artist and sculptor who was known for her works depicting scenes from everyday life in rural Quebec.
In the realm of literature, Sherise Antoinette (1920-2002) was a French author and poet who wrote several collections of poetry and short stories exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Moving to more recent times, Sherise Franklin (born 1972) is an American singer and actress who has appeared in various Broadway productions and television shows.
Lastly, Sherise Williams (born 1978) is a Canadian basketball player who represented Canada in multiple Olympic Games and won gold medals at the 2015 Pan American Games and the 2017 FIBA Women's AmeriCup.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Sherise, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines.
People
Sherise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherise 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
Sherise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 887 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherise 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 386,420 US residents.
Is Sherise a common name?
We classify Sherise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 975 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherise most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherise was 1969, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherise is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sherise in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 931 people with the name Sherise, or 0.31 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,100 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sherise in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sherise?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sherise appears almost entirely female. Of the 931 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sherise?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sherise is Black at 62.9%. The next largest groups are White (21.2%) and Hispanic (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sherise most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Sherise in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.9% (586 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Sherise in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sherise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherise 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 Sherise still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sherise 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 Sherise 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.
How many Americans are named Sherise?
Want to know how many people share the name Sherise? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.