Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherene since 1945
Babies named Sherene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 187 |
| 1970s | 197 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherene is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1945, reflecting a pattern of English-speakers adapting Persian names through phonetic spelling. Its highest recorded usage came in 1972, but it has always been infrequent enough to avoid top-1000 rank. Over the latest decade the trajectory has been stable, with very few annual births. Sherene's appeal lies in its simple sound and connection to the classic Persian story of Shirin, yet it remains an uncommon choice compared to variants like Shireen or Sherine. No state has shown a particular concentration of the name, underscoring its scattered, low-level usage across the country.
Sherene is an English respelling of Sherine, itself a variant of the Persian name Shirin, meaning sweet or pleasant. The name Shirin is famous from classical Persian literature, notably the tragic romance of Khosrow and Shirin. In the 20th century, English speakers adopted it through cultural exchange and simplified spelling, leading to forms like Sherene.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Rene
Sibling names for Sherene
Names that share Sherene's style, for a brother or sister.
