How Many People Are Named Shereka?
Complete statistics for the name Shereka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shereka is a very rare female name, with only 484 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 681,240 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 41 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 traditionally represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 501 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: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shereka Through the Generations
Shereka has seen its highest usage in the 1980s, particularly in 1983 when it reached its peak with 41 births. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, with no significant fluctuations in popularity. Today, most people named Shereka are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its peak years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shereka's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shereka
How Many People Have the Name Shereka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 484 people in the United States currently share the name Shereka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 681,240 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shereka a Common or Rare Name?
Shereka 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 Shereka Mean?
Shereka means "creative variant of Shereka" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shereka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shereka Most Popular?
The name Shereka reached peak popularity in 1983, with 41 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 Shereka?
Approximately 484 people named Shereka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 501. That works out to roughly 1 in 681,240 Americans.
Is Shereka a rare name?
Shereka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 681,240 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shereka mean?
Shereka means "creative variant of Shereka" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shereka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shereka are male and 100% are female.
When was Shereka most popular?
Shereka peaked in 1983 with 41 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.