Scheherazade
girl nameScheherazade entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #5147 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#5147
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5243 |
| 1960s | #5870 |
| 1970s | #7990 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Scheherazade are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Scheherazade alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Scheherazade in 2025?
- Scheherazade is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Scheherazade most popular?
- Scheherazade peaked in 1968, reaching #5147 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Scheherazade with classmates?
- Scheherazade will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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