Holding steady.
Popularity of Shereese since 1963
Babies named Shereese per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 99 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shereese is a rare girls' name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1963, reflecting the post-war era's enthusiasm for inventive respellings. Its peak year was 1978, when it achieved its highest recorded usage, though it has never reached the top 1000. The trajectory remains stable, and the name has no strong association with any particular state. Shereese belongs to the 1970s naming cohort, a period known for creative formations like this one. Its similarity to Cherise and Sherice suggests a romantic, French-inspired origin, though the exact derivation is uncertain. Parents choosing Shereese today are selecting a name with a specific, nostalgic appeal and a distinctive sound.
Shereese is a modern invented name, likely formed as a variant of Sherice or Cherise, which themselves derive from French Cerise meaning 'cherry'. The name appears in U.S. records starting in the 1960s, with a peak in the 1970s, reflecting a trend of creative respellings and feminized '-ese' endings popular in African American naming practices.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheri, Reese, Sheree
Sibling names for Shereese
Names that share Shereese's style, for a brother or sister.
