Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Sheree since 1935
Babies named Sheree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 131 |
| 1950s | 5,409 |
| 1960s | 2,095 |
| 1970s | 2,696 |
| 1980s | 2,265 |
| 1990s | 713 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Sheree is a mid-20th-century American coinage that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1935. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when it ranked highest among U.S. births. The name's trajectory has been falling since 1985, reflecting its departure from common use. Though never among the top names, Sheree echoes the stylish -ee ending that was popular for girls' names in the 1940s and 1950s, similar to Sherri or Cherie. Despite its decline, Sheree retains a vintage charm, evoking an era when feminine names with a soft, two-syllable sound were favored.
Sheree emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, likely as a phonetic respelling of the French term chérie ("darling"), used as a given name. It may also have been influenced by the English name Shirley. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1935 and saw moderate use through the mid-20th century.
Where Sheree is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher, Ree, Shea
Sibling names for Sheree
Names that share Sheree's style, for a brother or sister.
