Holding steady.
Popularity of Sheray since 1965
Babies named Sheray per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sheray is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965, though it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year of usage was 1992, reflecting a broader trend of creative respellings and name coinages during the late 20th century. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but low level of use, consistent with its trajectory as a niche choice. As a modern English formation, Sheray lacks a deep historical etymology, appealing to parents who value a soft, contemporary sound over traditional roots.
Sheray appears to be a modern English name, likely a creative variant of Sherry or a respelling of Cherie. Its recorded use began in the mid-1960s, with a peak in the 1990s, suggesting it may have emerged as a fashionable coinage during that period. No clear etymological root beyond its phonetic similarity to existing names has been attested.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Sheray
Names that share Sheray's style, for a brother or sister.
