Sherome
A name derived from Hebrew meaning "loved one, beloved."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sherome. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sherome today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherome births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherome. 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 Sherome. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,416
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Sherome: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherome 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 Sherome during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherome
The given name Sherome has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages, specifically in the Hebrew and Aramaic tongues spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE. It is believed to be a variation of the Hebrew name Sheerah, which means "kinswoman" or "female relative." The earliest recorded instance of this name can be traced back to the Book of Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a daughter of Ephraim.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Sherome was a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century CE. His full name was Sherome ben Eliezer, and he is credited with contributing to the development of the Mishnah, the first major written compilation of Jewish oral traditions and laws.
In the 5th century, a Christian monk named Sherome of Edessa gained prominence in the Byzantine Empire. He was born in the city of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey) and is renowned for his contributions to the study of Syriac literature and his translations of Greek philosophical works into Syriac.
During the Middle Ages, a notable figure named Sherome al-Razi lived in the 9th century. He was a Persian polymath and scholar who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and mathematics. His works had a profound influence on the scientific and intellectual developments of the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 13th century, a Jewish philosopher and mystic named Sherome ben Shalom Abrabanel lived in Spain. He was a prominent figure in the Kabbalah tradition and wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and metaphysics. His works, such as the "Book of the Harmonic Principles," had a lasting impact on the study of Kabbalah.
Another individual with the name Sherome was a 16th-century Ottoman poet and mystic known as Sherome Bali. He was born in the city of Bursa (modern-day Turkey) and gained recognition for his spiritual poetry and teachings, which were influenced by the Sufi tradition.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Sherome. While the name has its origins in ancient Semitic languages and texts, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and religions over the centuries, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of human civilizations.
People
Sherome + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherome as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Sherome: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherome?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherome 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sherome a common name?
We classify Sherome as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherome most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherome was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherome is about 34 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 Sherome in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sherome a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherome in the SSA data are male. 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 Sherome still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sherome 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 Sherome 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 are named Sherome?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Sherome at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.