Girl · #8,775 in 2026

Sherran

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

Current Rank

#8,775

Peak Rank

#1,822 (1947)

Total Babies

282

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1937

First Year

1974

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#1822

Peak Rank

282

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sherran

Sherran 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 1947, when 28 Sherrans were born — ranking #1,822 that year. As of 2026, Sherran ranks #8,775 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 282 Sherrans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s 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 Sherran

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

Sharon
Cherian
Sheeran
Shirin
Sherrin
Sherin
Sharyn
Chevron
Sharron
Shoran
Sheerin
Charron

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherran

What does the name Sherran mean?

Sherran 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 Sherran in 2026?

In 2026, Sherran ranks #8,775 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sherran most popular?

Sherran reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #1,822 that year with 28 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Sherran a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sherran?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherran include Sabine, Gael, Jihan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sherran

Sherran is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 282 births in the dataset. Sherran's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #1,822. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherran'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.