Girl · #10,274 in 2026

Sheral

Name: Popularity of the name Sheral in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sheral, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,274

Peak Rank

#2,063 (1955)

Total Babies

423

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1937

First Year

1983

Last Year

1955

Peak Year

#2063

Peak Rank

423

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sheral

Sheral first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1937, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 27 Sherals were born — ranking #2,063 that year. As of 2026, Sheral ranks #10,274 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 423 Sherals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Sheral

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sheral is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheral

What does the name Sheral mean?

Sheral is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1937. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sheral in 2026?

In 2026, Sheral ranks #10,274 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sheral most popular?

Sheral reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #2,063 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sheral most popular?

Sheral has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sheral.

Is Sheral a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sheral is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sheral?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sheral include Eller, Sarrah, Monte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sheral

Sheral is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 423 births in the dataset. Sheral's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #2,063. Use the chart and map above to compare Sheral's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.