Sherron
Sherron is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Fertile plain or forest.
Origin and history
Sherron is an American variant of the Hebrew name Sharon, which refers to a fertile coastal plain in Israel. It gained moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States, primarily as a feminine name. While historically well-attested, it has become rare in modern U.S. birth filings.
Popularity in the United States
2,947 babies in the United States have been named Sherron since 1880. It ranks #3262 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.8 %)
- TN (12.8 %)
- CA (11.1 %)
- MS (9.4 %)
- AL (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 972 |
| 1950-1960 | 615 |
| 1960-1970 | 466 |
| 1970-1980 | 466 |
| 1980-1990 | 186 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Sherry, Sheri, Ronnie
Fun facts
- Sherron emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic variant of the traditional Biblical name Sharon.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s.