Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherica since 1970
Babies named Sherica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 183 |
| 1980s | 341 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherica is a modern American invented name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security radar in 1970. Its peak year of usage was 1981, yet even during that high-water mark the name never broke into the top 1,000, making it a truly rare choice. The name has maintained a stable, minimal presence in the decades since, with no top states or regional concentration reported. Sherica fits squarely in the 1980s trend of creatively constructed feminine names, combining the popular 'Sher-' prefix with the melodic '-ica' ending. For parents drawn to distinctive, late-20th-century coinages, Sherica offers a unique option with a dated but not forgotten feel.
Sherica appears to be a modern coinage, likely emerging in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name blends the fashionable 'Sher-' element, seen in names like Sherry and Sheryl, with the common feminine suffix '-ica', as in Erica or Jessica. It gained modest popularity in the 1970s and peaked in 1981, reflecting a trend of invented names during that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheri, Rica, Sherry
Sibling names for Sherica
Names that share Sherica's style, for a brother or sister.
