Sherra
girl nameSherra entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #1834 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1937–2025
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rank today
#1834
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3082 |
| 1940s | #2904 |
| 1950s | #2815 |
| 1960s | #3030 |
| 1970s | #3527 |
| 1980s | #5041 |
| 1990s | #11202 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Sherra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sherra alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sherra in 2025?
- Sherra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sherra most popular?
- Sherra peaked in 1943, reaching #1834 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sherra with classmates?
- Sherra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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