Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherida since 1945
Babies named Sherida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 205 |
| 1950s | 175 |
| 1960s | 145 |
| 1970s | 251 |
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherida is a rare American invention that first appeared in birth records in 1945, during the era of creative name formations. Its peak came in 1949, when it reached its highest usage, though it never entered widespread popularity, with a one-in-N ratio too small to report. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but extremely low trajectory, with no recorded births in many recent years. The name Sherida reflects the trend of mid-20th-century parents blending familiar sounds and suffixes to create distinctive names for their daughters. Despite its lack of historical pedigree, Sherida offers a unique option for those seeking a name with a mid-century modern feel and a soft, feminine sound.
Sherida is a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in the 1940s, peaking in 1949. It likely blends elements of names like Sherry (itself a diminutive of Sharon or a nickname) with the popular -ida suffix (as in Clarida or Florida). The name has no known traditional roots and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheri, Rida
Variants: Sherida, Sheryda
Sibling names for Sherida
Names that share Sherida's style, for a brother or sister.
