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Sherriann

SHEHR-ee-an · Compound of Sherri (from Sharon or Cher) and Ann, meaning "beloved grace" or "dear grace."

Peak popularity
1970
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Sherriann since 1944

Babies named Sherriann per year in U.S. Social Security records.

510151960198020002020Most births 1970Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s6
1950s0
1960s49
1970s54
1980s21
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Sherriann is a mid-century American compound name that blends two popular mid-century favorites, Sherri and Ann. First recorded in 1944, its peak year came in 1970, when it ranked 5995 among girls' names. Since then it has declined steadily and by 2025 its usage was so sparse that one-in-N data is unavailable. The trajectory is described as stable at very low levels, reflecting the name's rarity today. Geographically, it did not concentrate strongly in any single state, appearing with modest frequency across the U.S.

Sherriann is a modern compound name, formed by combining the name Sherri with Ann. Sherri itself was a diminutive of Sharon (from the Hebrew plain of Sharon) or a feminine form of Cher (from French chérie, "dear"). Ann derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace." The name emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1970s as part of the fashion for blended names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sherri, Ann, Annie, Sher

Variants: Sheriann, Sheri-Ann, Sherryann

Sibling names for Sherriann

Names that share Sherriann's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sherriann mean?
Sherriann is a compound name combining Sherri (often associated with "dear" or "beloved") and Ann ("grace"), so it is generally interpreted as "beloved grace."
Is Sherriann a popular name today?
No, Sherriann is not currently in the top 1000 names. It peaked in 1970 at a rank of 5995, and in 2025 it was so rare that one-in-N data is unavailable.
Is Sherriann typically a girl's name?
Yes, Sherriann is overwhelmingly used for girls, as both component names (Sherri and Ann) are traditionally feminine.