How Many People Are Named Sherra?
Complete statistics for the name Sherra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherra, a very rare female name, is held by just 769 people in the US, making up 1 in 429,326 Americans. The majority of those named Sherra are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a person who's destined to make significant contributions to humanity.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 897 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherra Through the Generations
Sherra has seen its peak popularity in 1970 with 28 births, and since then, the name has maintained a stable presence. With an average age of 60, it's clear that Sherra is a name that resonates with older generations. Among the 769 people named Sherra living today, 47% are over 60, 61% are aged 30-60, and only 5 are under 30, indicating a strong generational preference for this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherra's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherra
How Many People Have the Name Sherra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 769 people in the United States currently share the name Sherra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 429,326 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherra a Common or Rare Name?
Sherra 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 Sherra Mean?
Sherra means "creative variant of Sherry" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherra Most Popular?
The name Sherra reached peak popularity in 1970, with 28 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 Sherra?
Approximately 769 people named Sherra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 897. That works out to roughly 1 in 429,326 Americans.
Is Sherra a rare name?
Sherra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 429,326 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherra mean?
Sherra means "creative variant of Sherry" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherra are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherra most popular?
Sherra peaked in 1970 with 28 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.