Holding steady.
Popularity of Shereen since 1937
Babies named Shereen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 136 |
| 1960s | 313 |
| 1970s | 316 |
| 1980s | 342 |
| 1990s | 300 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shereen is a Persian-derived name meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant', a variant of the classic Shirin. First recorded in the U.S. in 1937, its peak usage came in 1984, though it has never entered the top 1000 names, maintaining a stable but low profile. The name's trajectory remains steady, reflecting its enduring if niche appeal among families seeking a melodic cross-cultural choice.
Shereen is a variant spelling of Shirin, which derives from the Persian word شیرین (shirin), meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'. The name has been used across the Persian-speaking world and in Muslim communities, popularized in part by the character Shirin in the Persian epic 'Khosrow and Shirin' by the 12th-century poet Nizami Ganjavi. In English-speaking countries, the spelling Shereen emerged in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shee, Reen, Sherry
Sibling names for Shereen
Names that share Shereen's style, for a brother or sister.
