Sherita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sherita is an American name that combines elements from 'Sheri' and 'Rita'. It means 'beloved' and reflects a trend of unique name creation in modern times. The name has historical roots in the blending of existing names and is not associated with biblical texts. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is currently viewed as distinctive and contemporary.
The name Sherita is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sherita has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sherita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2882nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1055th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1362nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15496th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sherita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sherita"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈriːtə/
Origin
American
Etymology
Sherita is a modern American name, likely derived from a combination of the names 'Sheri' and 'Rita', reflecting a trend of creating unique names by blending existing ones.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
Sheri, Rita
Historical Usage
Sherita gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as part of the trend for unique and creative names.
Variants & Derivatives
Sheri, Rita, Sherry
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sherita is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with a sense of individuality.
Famous People
Sherita Williams, an American singer., Sherita J. Williams, an author and motivational speaker.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sherita"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sherita"
"Sherita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2882nd of 12526 | 309 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1055th of 19264 | 1,867 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1362nd of 27321 | 1,769 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15496th of 35406 | 72 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Sherita" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sherita" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
80.13% 2286th/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.06% 883rd/2937 |
45.79% 1595th/3483 |
21.03% 740th/3518 |
55.39% 2240th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.64% 1129th/3685 |
45.99% 2058th/4475 |
17.25% 896th/5194 |
77.38% 4888th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sherita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sherita" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.