Shernita
girl nameShernita entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #4586 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#4586
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6616 |
| 1970s | #7032 |
| 1980s | #8468 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shernita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shernita alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shernita in 2025?
- Shernita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shernita most popular?
- Shernita peaked in 1973, reaching #4586 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shernita with classmates?
- Shernita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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