How Many People Are Named Sherida?
Complete statistics for the name Sherida: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherida is a very rare female name, with only 862 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 382,847 Americans. The majority of those named Sherida are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 997 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: 1949Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherida Through the Generations
Sherida has seen its peak popularity in 1949 with 71 births, but since then, the name has remained relatively stable, with a current estimated living count of 862 individuals. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 46% of people named Sherida being over 60 years old, while 11 are under 30 and 526 are between 30 and 60. This pattern suggests that Sherida is a name that bridges classic and modern usage, often chosen by parents who appreciate traditional names but also want something unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherida's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherida
How Many People Have the Name Sherida?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 862 people in the United States currently share the name Sherida. That works out to roughly 1 in every 382,847 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherida a Common or Rare Name?
Sherida 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 Sherida Mean?
Sherida means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherida in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherida Most Popular?
The name Sherida reached peak popularity in 1949, with 71 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 Sherida?
Approximately 862 people named Sherida live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 997. That works out to roughly 1 in 382,847 Americans.
Is Sherida a rare name?
Sherida is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 382,847 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherida mean?
Sherida means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherida more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherida are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherida most popular?
Sherida peaked in 1949 with 71 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.