Sherre
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the name Sherry.
Name Census estimates that about 650 living Americans carry the first name Sherre. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherre today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherre births was 1956 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherre. 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
650
~ 1 in 527,314 Americans
Peak year
1956
56 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
1990 SSA rank
#10,047
Tracked since 1939
Popularity
Sherre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherre from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 295 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherre 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 Sherre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sherres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Pennsylvania, Texas recorded the most babies named Sherre, while Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherre
The name Sherre is believed to have originated from the French language, derived from the word "chère," which means "dear" or "beloved." Its roots can be traced back to the Late Latin word "carus," meaning "dear" or "precious." The earliest documented use of the name Sherre dates back to the 12th century in France.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sherre was commonly used as a term of endearment or affection, particularly in romantic contexts. It was often found in medieval French literature, poetry, and love songs, reflecting the romantic spirit of the era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sherre was Sherre de Montfort, a noblewoman from the Montfort family in France who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her involvement in the Albigensian Crusade, a series of military campaigns initiated by the Catholic Church against the Cathar heretics in southern France.
Another notable figure with the name Sherre was Sherre de Lorraine, a French courtier and diplomat who served under King Charles VII in the 15th century. She played a significant role in negotiating peace treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between France and other European powers during the Hundred Years' War.
In the realm of literature, one of the most famous individuals with the name Sherre was the French poet and playwright Sherre de Brantôme, who lived from 1540 to 1614. She is renowned for her witty and satirical works, which often explored themes of love, courtly life, and societal norms.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sherre gained popularity among the artistic circles of France and Italy. Sherre de Chambord, a French artist and sculptor born in 1575, was celebrated for her intricate marble sculptures and contributions to the development of the Baroque style.
In the 18th century, Sherre de Valois, a French noblewoman and political figure, played a significant role in the court of King Louis XVI. She was known for her influential salon, where intellectuals and philosophers gathered to discuss ideas and shape the cultural landscape of the time.
While the name Sherre has its roots in French culture, it has also been adopted and adapted in various other languages and cultures over time, reflecting the interconnectedness of human societies and the exchange of ideas across borders.
People
Sherre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherre 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
Sherre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 650 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherre 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 527,314 US residents.
Is Sherre a common name?
We classify Sherre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 856 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherre most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherre was 1956, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherre is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sherre a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherre 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.