Sherye
A feminine variant of the English name Sherry, possibly derived from the sherry wine.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Sherye. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherye today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherye births was 1954 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherye. 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
- • The typical person named Sherye is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sheryes were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sherye. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1954
8 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1961 SSA rank
#6,462
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Sherye: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherye from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Sherye remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherye 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 Sherye 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 Sherye
The name Sherye is an English variant of the male name Sherry, which ultimately derives from the Old English word "scir," meaning "bright" or "shining." This name has its roots in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture and language, dating back to the 5th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sherye can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 CE. Here, the name is spelled "Scirea," reflecting its Old English origins.
The name Sherye gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in England and parts of northern Europe. One notable bearer of this name was Sherye de Warenne, a 12th-century Norman noblewoman who inherited vast estates in Sussex and Surrey after the death of her husband, William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey (c. 1081-1138).
In the 14th century, the English poet Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1343-1400) mentioned a character named Sherye in his famous work, "The Canterbury Tales." This literary reference further solidified the name's place in English culture and history.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sherye gained popularity among the upper classes in England. One notable bearer was Sherye Bacon (1561-1626), an English philosopher, statesman, and essayist who served as Lord Chancellor of England under King James I.
Another prominent figure with this name was Sherye Cibber (1671-1757), an English actor and playwright who was a leading figure in the Restoration theatre. He is best known for his comic plays, such as "The Careless Husband" and "The Provoked Husband."
In the 18th century, the name Sherye was also associated with the English poet and clergyman Sherye Graves (1715-1804), known for his work "The Spiritual Quixote."
While the name Sherye has waned in popularity in recent times, it retains a rich historical legacy rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture and language. Its association with notable figures throughout history, from noblewomen to philosophers, poets, and playwrights, has cemented its place in the English naming tradition.
People
Sherye + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherye as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sherye: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherye?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherye 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Sherye a common name?
We classify Sherye as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherye most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherye was 1954, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherye is about 69 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 Sherye in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sherye a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherye 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 Sherye still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sherye 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 Sherye 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 common is the name Sherye?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.