How Many People Are Named Sheron?
Complete statistics for the name Sheron: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sheron is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 109,630 Americans bearing it today. That's just 3,010 people named Sheron living in the US right now. The name peaked in popularity back in 1947 with 128 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 3,768 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: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sheron Through the Generations
Sheron has been a name that's slowly declined since its peak in 1947, but it still holds a place in the hearts of many. With 3,768 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that while not common, it's a name that has persisted through the decades. Today, the majority of those named Sheron are over 60, making up 65% of the total, which gives the name a decidedly older generation feel.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sheron's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sheron
How Many People Have the Name Sheron?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 370 people in the United States currently share the name Sheron. That works out to roughly 1 in every 895,809 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sheron a Common or Rare Name?
Sheron 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 Sheron Mean?
Sheron means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sheron in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.
When Was Sheron Most Popular?
The name Sheron reached peak popularity in 1947, with 128 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 Sheron?
Approximately 370 people named Sheron live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 370. That works out to roughly 1 in 895,809 Americans.
Is Sheron a rare name?
Sheron is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 895,809 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sheron mean?
Sheron means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sheron more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Sheron are male and 88% are female.
When was Sheron most popular?
Sheron peaked in 1947 with 128 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.