At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1993 (#11,780)
- Babies in 1993
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,025 in 1982
- First recorded
- 1956
Meaning of Sherea
Sherea (pronounced shuh-REE-uh) feels like a soft melody that floats on the breeze—part vintage charm, part modern spark. Often seen as an imaginative spin on Sherry (from the Old French chérie, “darling”) with a nod to the Hebrew shirah, “song,” it carries warmth and creativity in every syllable. Though Sherea never climbed into the very top of U.S. charts—hovering around the 750–860 range during its late-20th-century runs—its rarity only deepens its appeal, like discovering a hidden treasure in a familiar garden. For parents seeking a name both endearing and refreshingly unique, Sherea offers a lyrical invitation to celebrate individuality and affection with every joyful introduction.
How to pronounce Sherea
English
- Pronounced shuh-REE-uh /ʃəˈriə/
Popularity of Sherea in the U.S.
Sherea was last recorded in the U.S. in 1993, ranked #11,780 with 6 babies. It peaked at #4,025 in 1982. It first appears in the records in 1956.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1956–1993 26 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 11,780 | ▲ 1,537 |
| 1992 | 5 | 13,317 | ▼ 170 |
| 1991 | 5 | 13,147 | ▼ 2,954 |
| 1990 | 7 | 10,193 | ▼ 2,744 |
| 1989 | 10 | 7,449 | ▼ 338 |
| 1988 | 10 | 7,111 | ▲ 242 |
| 1987 | 9 | 7,353 | ▼ 2,389 |
| 1986 | 15 | 4,964 | ▲ 714 |
| 1985 | 12 | 5,678 | ▲ 613 |
| 1984 | 10 | 6,291 | ▼ 834 |
| 1983 | 12 | 5,457 | ▼ 1,432 |
| 1982 | 19 | 4,025 | ▲ 721 |
| 1981 | 15 | 4,746 | ▲ 3,432 |
| 1980 | 7 | 8,178 | ▲ 832 |
| 1979 | 6 | 9,010 | ▼ 448 |
| 1978 | 6 | 8,562 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 12 | 4,905 | ▲ 3,079 |
| 1975 | 6 | 7,984 | ▲ 791 |
| 1974 | 5 | 8,775 | ▼ 3,195 |
| 1973 | 9 | 5,580 | ▲ 379 |
| 1972 | 8 | 5,959 | ▼ 416 |
| 1971 | 9 | 5,543 | ▲ 275 |
| 1970 | 8 | 5,818 | back (not recorded in 1969) |
| 1968 | 8 | 5,147 | ▲ 895 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6,042 | back (not recorded in 1957–1966) |
| 1956 | 6 | 5,325 | new |