Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherise since 1957
Babies named Sherise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 187 |
| 1970s | 289 |
| 1980s | 283 |
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherise is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957, reflecting a mid-20th century trend of creating melodic names by combining familiar roots with trendy suffixes. Its peak popularity occurred in 1973, when it reached its highest usage among American girls. Although never a top-1000 name, Sherise enjoyed steady but modest adoption during the 1970s, and it has remained in occasional use through 2025. The name is most often encountered as a variant of Cherise or Sherice, sharing a similar phonetic appeal. Despite its lack of ancient etymology, Sherise fits comfortably alongside other coined names of its era, offering a distinctive yet approachable choice for those seeking a name with a modern flair.
Sherise is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the sound of Cheryl (itself a feminine form of Charles) with the popular -ise suffix, reminiscent of names like Cherise or Clarissa. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1957 and saw modest usage, with peak popularity in 1973.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheri, Rise
Sibling names for Sherise
Names that share Sherise's style, for a brother or sister.
