Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherilee since 1947
Babies named Sherilee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sherilee's real moment was 1971.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherilee is a rare American coinage from the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1947. It reached its peak popularity in 1971, but has since fallen out of common use. Today it is given to fewer than five girls per year nationally, reflecting a trajectory of stability at very low numbers. The name blends the familiar sounds of Sherry and Lee, a pattern typical of invented names from that era. While never ranking in the top 1000, Sherilee represents a personalized, creative approach to naming.
Sherilee is a modern invented name, blending elements from popular names. It likely combines Sherry (a diminutive of Sharon or a phonetic variation of Cherie) with the common suffix -lee (from Lee). The name saw modest use in the United States starting in the mid-20th century, with a peak in 1971.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Lee, Sheree
Variants: Sherily, Sherylee, Sherrielee
Sibling names for Sherilee
Names that share Sherilee's style, for a brother or sister.
