Sherrika
A feminine name of African American origin, a combination of "Sherri" and "Erica".
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the first name Sherrika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherrika today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherrika births was 1987 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherrika. 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
165
~ 1 in 2,077,299 Americans
Peak year
1987
16 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1993 SSA rank
#11,619
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Sherrika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherrika from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherrika 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 Sherrika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sherrikas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherrika
The given name Sherrika is believed to have originated in the United States during the late 20th century. It is thought to be a modern, creative variation of the more traditional name Sherika, which itself is a combination of the names Sheri and Erika.
While the precise roots of Sherrika are unclear, some scholars suggest it may have been influenced by the African-American culture and the practice of blending names to create unique monikers. However, there is no definitive evidence linking the name to any specific ethnic or cultural group.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Sherrika in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a relatively recent coinage.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Sherrika are from the late 20th century, primarily in the United States. While not a common name, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sherrika was Sherrika Duggins, an American basketball player who played for the University of Texas in the early 2000s. Another was Sherrika Jones, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
In the world of music, Sherrika Nevil is a notable American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 2000s and early 2010s, releasing several albums and singles.
In the field of academics, Sherrika Shari Chiles is an American scholar and educator who has held various positions at several universities, including the University of Texas at Austin.
Lastly, Sherrika Lewis is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded a successful hair care company in the early 2000s.
While these are just a few examples, the name Sherrika, though relatively new, has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, showcasing its appeal and versatility as a unique and modern given name.
People
Sherrika + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sherrika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherrika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 165 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherrika 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 2,077,299 US residents.
Is Sherrika a common name?
We classify Sherrika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherrika most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherrika was 1987, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherrika is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sherrika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherrika 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.