Holding steady.
Popularity of Shere since 1948
Babies named Shere per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shere is a rare English name first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1948. It peaked in 1980 (the only year it ranked), when approximately 1 in 1,000,000 newborn girls was named Shere. The name has seen fewer than 5 annual births since the 1980s, maintaining a stable trajectory into 2025. Its top states were never numerous enough to appear in published data, reflecting its extreme scarcity. The name's etymology is uncertain but may be linked to the Surrey village of Shere, evoking a sense of brightness and clarity.
Shere is a rare English given name, likely derived either from the English word 'sheer' or from the village of Shere in Surrey, England. The village name, recorded as 'Sira' in the Domesday Book, may mean 'bright' or 'clear' from Old English 'scir'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the name Sher, itself a short form of names like Sharon or Sheridan. The name has been used sparingly since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Sher
Sibling names for Shere
Names that share Shere's style, for a brother or sister.
