How Many People Are Named Sherran?
Complete statistics for the name Sherran: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherran is a very rare female name, with only 189 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,749,697 Americans. The vast majority of these individuals are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1947.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 78All 282 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: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherran Through the Generations
Sherran has been a name that has seen steady usage through the decades, peaking in 1947 with 28 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older generations, with 277 out of the 189 living bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name remains stable, it's largely associated with an older demographic, indicating a shift away from contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherran's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherran
How Many People Have the Name Sherran?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 189 people in the United States currently share the name Sherran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,749,697 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherran a Common or Rare Name?
Sherran 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 Sherran Mean?
Sherran means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherran in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherran Most Popular?
The name Sherran reached peak popularity in 1947, 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 Sherran?
Approximately 189 people named Sherran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 282. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,749,697 Americans.
Is Sherran a rare name?
Sherran is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,749,697 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherran mean?
Sherran means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherran more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherran are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherran most popular?
Sherran peaked in 1947 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.