Sheritha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "princess" or "beloved one".
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Sheritha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sheritha today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sheritha births was 1968 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sheritha. 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
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
1968
15 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1989 SSA rank
#14,218
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Sheritha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sheritha from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 62 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Sheritha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheritha 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 Sheritha 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 Sheritha
The name Sheritha is a fascinating one with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "shir," which means "song" or "poem." This suggests that the name may have been associated with poetic or musical connotations in its earliest uses.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sheritha can be found in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Chronicles. In this text, Sheritha is mentioned as the name of a son of one of the Levites, indicating that it was in use among the ancient Israelites.
As the name spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Sheeritha, Sheeritha, and Sheeritha. These variants likely emerged due to linguistic adaptations and regional pronunciations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sheritha. One of the earliest recorded figures was Sheritha ben Hezekiah, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in Babylonia. His works and teachings made a significant impact on the Jewish literary tradition of his time.
In the 12th century, there was Sheritha ben Joseph, a scholar and physician from Spain who made valuable contributions to the field of medicine and wrote influential treatises on various medical topics.
Moving forward in time, we encounter Sheritha Muir Crawford (1805-1892), a Scottish writer and educator who authored several works on topics such as women's education and social reform. Her writings and activism played a role in shaping the discourse around women's rights in 19th century Britain.
Another notable figure was Sheritha Isfeld (1878-1960), a German-born American painter and illustrator who was part of the Arts and Crafts movement. Her works, often depicting scenes from nature and everyday life, were widely exhibited and acclaimed during her lifetime.
In more recent times, Sheritha Bowring (1914-2008) was a British actress and playwright who gained recognition for her performances on stage and in television productions. She was also known for her work in promoting and preserving traditional English folk music and dance.
While the name Sheritha may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and diverse cultural influences continue to make it a fascinating and unique name with a rich tapestry of stories woven into its origins and evolution.
People
Sheritha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sheritha 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
Sheritha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sheritha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sheritha 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Sheritha a common name?
We classify Sheritha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 129 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sheritha most popular?
The single biggest year for Sheritha was 1968, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sheritha is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sheritha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sheritha 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.