Sherrita
A feminine name derived from French, perhaps meaning "little dear one".
Name Census estimates that about 518 living Americans carry the first name Sherrita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherrita today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherrita births was 1982 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherrita. 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
518
~ 1 in 661,688 Americans
Peak year
1982
41 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1995 SSA rank
#13,153
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Sherrita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherrita from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 264 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
Sherrita 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 Sherrita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sherritas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherrita
The name Sherrita is a feminine given name with its origins rooted in the English language. It is believed to have emerged during the late 20th century, most likely as a variant or diminutive form of the more common name Sherry.
Sherry itself is derived from the Old English word "shire," meaning "bright" or "shining." This connection suggests that the name Sherrita may have been intended to convey a sense of radiance or luminosity.
While there are no known historical references or recorded instances of the name Sherrita appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its relatively modern origins allow for some notable individuals to be associated with this name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sherrita can be found in the life of Sherrita Patters, an American singer and actress born in 1967. Patters gained recognition for her roles in several television shows and movies throughout the late 20th century.
Another notable figure with the name Sherrita is Sherrita Epps, an American educator and advocate for education reform. Epps has made significant contributions to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged communities.
In the realm of sports, Sherrita Haston, an American professional basketball player born in 1977, is a name worth mentioning. Haston played in the WNBA and had a successful career spanning several years.
Moving to the field of literature, Sherrita Berry, an American author and poet born in 1962, has gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
Lastly, Sherrita Berrien, an American lawyer and legal scholar born in 1964, has made notable contributions to the field of civil rights law and has been an advocate for equal rights and social justice.
While the name Sherrita may not have a long and storied history compared to some more ancient names, its modern origins and the individuals who have carried this name have contributed to its growing recognition and significance in contemporary times.
People
Sherrita + 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
Sherrita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherrita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 518 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherrita 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 661,688 US residents.
Is Sherrita a common name?
We classify Sherrita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 566 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherrita most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherrita was 1982, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherrita is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sherrita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherrita 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.