How Many People Are Named Sherita?
Complete statistics for the name Sherita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherita is a very rare female name, with only 3,825 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 86,285 Americans. The majority of those named Sherita are now aged between 30 and 60, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1981.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 4,022 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: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherita Through the Generations
Sherita has seen its peak in the early '80s, with 237 births in 1981. Since then, it's been on a slow decline, but still holds a place among classic yet modern names. Today, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 2% under 30, 89% aged 30-60, and 9% over 60, indicating a strong generational hold.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherita's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherita
How Many People Have the Name Sherita?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,825 people in the United States currently share the name Sherita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 86,285 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherita a Common or Rare Name?
Sherita 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 Sherita Mean?
Sherita means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherita in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherita Most Popular?
The name Sherita reached peak popularity in 1981, with 237 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Sherita?
Approximately 3,825 people named Sherita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,022. That works out to roughly 1 in 86,285 Americans.
Is Sherita a rare name?
Sherita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 86,285 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherita mean?
Sherita means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherita more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherita are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherita most popular?
Sherita peaked in 1981 with 237 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.