Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherina since 1963
Babies named Sherina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 163 |
| 1980s | 342 |
| 1990s | 156 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherina is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1963, a time when invented names with the -ina suffix were gaining traction. It reached its peak popularity in 1985, reflecting the broader trend of creative naming in the late 20th century. Since 1985, the name's usage has been stable but very low, with fewer than 5 annual births nationwide in recent years. Its trajectory remains flat, never approaching a rank in the top 1,000, and it has not been associated with any specific U.S. state. Sherina's appeal lies in its melodic, feminine sound, blending the familiar 'Sher-' with the lyrical '-ina' ending seen in names like Katrina and Sabrina.
Sherina appears to be a 20th-century invented name, formed by blending the phonetic elements of names like Sherry or Sheri with the feminine suffix -ina. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1963 and saw moderate use, particularly in the 1980s. The name may also be influenced by similar-sounding names from other cultures, but no clear pre-modern root has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheri, Sherry, Rina
Variants: Sheryna, Shareena
Sibling names for Sherina
Names that share Sherina's style, for a brother or sister.
