Sheree
Sheree is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Darling, beloved, or dear.
Origin and history
Sheree is an Anglicized phonetic spelling of the French word chérie, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States alongside variant spellings like Sheri and Cherie. In recent years, its usage has become rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
13,554 babies in the United States have been named Sheree since 1880. It ranks #1366 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 131 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,409 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,095 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,696 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,265 |
| 1990-2000 | 713 |
| 2000-2010 | 178 |
| 2010-2019 | 50 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Sheree
- Sheree J. Wilson: Actress
- Sheree North: Actress, Dancer
Fun facts
- Sheree emerged as an American phonetic rendering of the French affection term chérie.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1950s through 1970s.