Rising since 1998, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Shree since 1955
Babies named Shree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 82 |
| 1970s | 172 |
| 1980s | 171 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 211 |
| 2020s | 164 |
Meaning & origin
Shree first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1955 and has seen a steady rise in popularity since 1998. In 2025, it ranked 3577th nationally, with an occurrence rate of 1 in 38268 newborns. Its peak year to date is 2025, reflecting a growing trend. The name is most common in New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida, indicating a strong presence among Indian American communities. Shree derives from Sanskrit and holds deep cultural significance as an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing prosperity and grace. As a given name, it has gained favor for its simplicity, spiritual resonance, and cross-cultural appeal.
Shree (श्री) is a Sanskrit word meaning 'prosperity', 'wealth', 'grace', and 'beauty'. It is an epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, and is used as a honorific title. As a given name, it has been used in India and among the Indian diaspora, often for girls, though it can be unisex. The name gained popularity in the United States beginning in the 1950s, with a notable rise since the late 1990s.
Where Shree is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Shri, Sri
Sibling names for Shree
Names that share Shree's style, for a brother or sister.
