Girl · #11,801 in 2026

Sherridan

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

Current Rank

#11,801

Peak Rank

#11,801 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1943

First Year

2000

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#11801

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sherridan

Sherridan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1943, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 7 Sherridans were born — ranking #11,801 that year. As of 2026, Sherridan ranks #11,801 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Sherridans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Sherridan most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

United Kingdom
38%
Australia
34%
United States
14%
Indonesia
11%
Mexico
4%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Sherridan

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

Sheridan
Sheraton
Charlatan
Overridden
Cherian
Sherrington
Chariton
Sharon
Shorten
Sheldon
Harridan
Ceratin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherridan

What does the name Sherridan mean?

Sherridan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sherridan in 2026?

In 2026, Sherridan ranks #11,801 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Sherridan most popular?

Sherridan reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #11,801 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Sherridan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sherridan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherridan include Charlia, Jackquelin, Neelie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sherridan

Sherridan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Sherridan's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #11,801. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherridan'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.