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
Census
Sheritha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 142 people with the first name Sheritha, which placed it at #46,696 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
#46,696
National first-name rank
People counted
142
142 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
94.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sheritha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sheritha is Black at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.4%). 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 Sheritha 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 Sheritha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.4% · 134
- White2.1% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 2
- Two or more races1.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
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.
Related
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.
How common was Sheritha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 142 people with the name Sheritha, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,696 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 Sheritha 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 Sheritha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sheritha appears almost entirely female. Of the 143 people counted with this name, 100.0% 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 Sheritha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sheritha is Black at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Hispanic (1.4%). 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 Sheritha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Sheritha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (134 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 Sheritha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
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.
Is Sheritha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sheritha 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 Sheritha 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 Sheritha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.