How Many People Are Named Shera?
Complete statistics for the name Shera: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shera, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,394 people in the US, making up 1 in 236,649 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1986 with 135 births and has since remained stable, blending classic charm with modern appeal.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 50All 1,507 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shera Through the Generations
Shera has seen a steady presence across generations, with its current bearers averaging around 50 years old. Among them, 48 are under 30, while 1,159 fall within the 30-60 age range, and 300 are over 60. This distribution suggests a balanced continuity, with younger individuals adopting the name alongside those who grew up with it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shera's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shera
How Many People Have the Name Shera?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 296 people in the United States currently share the name Shera. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,119,761 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shera a Common or Rare Name?
Shera is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shera Mean?
Shera means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shera in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shera Most Popular?
The name Shera reached peak popularity in 1986, with 135 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shera?
Approximately 296 people named Shera live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,119,761 Americans.
Is Shera a rare name?
Shera is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,119,761 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shera mean?
Shera means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shera more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shera are male and 100% are female.
When was Shera most popular?
Shera peaked in 1986 with 135 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.