Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Sherif

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

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#3,309 (1990)

Total Babies

419

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

2024

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#3309

Peak Rank

419

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sherif

Sherif first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 18 Sherifs were born — ranking #3,309 that year. As of 2026, Sherif ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 419 Sherifs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Sherif

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

Sheriff
Sherrif
Sherriff
Shareef
Shereef
Sheriffs
Shera
Shruff
Sherry
Tariff
Cherie
Cheri

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherif

What does the name Sherif mean?

Sherif is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sherif in 2026?

In 2026, Sherif ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Sherif most popular?

Sherif reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #3,309 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Sherif a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sherif?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherif include Ricard, Brittain, Kwane. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sherif

Sherif is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 419 births in the dataset. Sherif's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #3,309. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherif'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.