UK girl's name
Shereece
A feminine name possibly of French origin representing a virtuous or truthful woman.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shereece is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shereece popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3548, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shereece is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Shereece. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shereece ranked #3548 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 girls were registered as Shereece.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shereece as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3548
2006
Births in 2006
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Shereece mean?
The name Shereece is a variant spelling of the name Sheree, which has its origins in the French language. The name Sheree is derived from the Old French word "cherie," meaning "beloved" or "darling." This term of endearment was often used as a nickname or pet name for girls and women in France during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shereece dates back to the late 19th century, when it began to appear in official records and documents in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is believed that the name Shereece emerged as a creative spelling variation of Sheree, perhaps influenced by the French spelling of the word "chérie."
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Shereece was Shereece Precious, an American actress and model born in 1965. She is best known for her roles in several television shows and films during the 1990s and early 2000s, including the sitcom "Moesha" and the movie "The Inkwell."
Another historical figure with the name Shereece was Shereece Taylor, an American singer and songwriter born in 1957. She achieved success in the 1980s and 1990s with hits like "Precious Little Love" and "You Are My Everything." Taylor's music blended elements of R&B, soul, and pop, and she was recognized for her powerful vocal abilities.
In the field of academia, Shereece Honeycutt was a renowned American scholar and professor of English literature. Born in 1942, she taught at several prestigious universities throughout her career, including Yale University and the University of California, Berkeley. Honeycutt published numerous books and articles on topics ranging from Shakespeare to modern American literature.
Shereece Gipson, born in 1975, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. She played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for several teams, including the Los Angeles Sparks and the Seattle Storm, during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Gipson was known for her exceptional defensive skills and was named to the WNBA All-Defensive Team multiple times.
Lastly, Shereece Solomon was a British artist and painter who lived from 1933 to 2011. She gained recognition for her vibrant and expressive abstract paintings, which often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience. Solomon's works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and are held in numerous private and public collections.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shereece over time
The chart below shows babies named Shereece registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shereece, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2006, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shereece by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shereece was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3831 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3617 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Shereece
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- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Shereece: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shereece in the UK right now?
In 2006, Shereece was ranked #3548 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Shereece most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Shereece in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shereece?
A feminine name possibly of French origin representing a virtuous or truthful woman.
How many people are called Shereece in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Shereece across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.