UK girl's name
Shereen
Of Arabic origin, meaning a woman with queenly beauty and nobility.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shereen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shereen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 21 births.
This profile covers 196 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 300 living people in the UK are called Shereen. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shereen ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 21 girls were registered as Shereen.
- • Shereen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #439 in 1996.
- • About 300 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shereen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
21 births
Estimated living
300
2026
Meaning
What does Shereen mean?
The name Shereen originated from the Arabic language, tracing its roots back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "shir," which means "milk" or "sweet." The name is often associated with ideas of purity, innocence, and kindness.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shereen can be found in the ancient Arabic poetry of the 7th century. The name is believed to have been popular among the Bedouin tribes of the Arabian Peninsula during this time.
In Islamic tradition, the name Shereen is mentioned in various religious texts and historical records. It is said that there was a famous poet named Shereen who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century, renowned for her eloquence and literary prowess.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shereen. One of the most famous was Shereen Badr El-Din (1278-1349), a renowned female scholar and poet from Damascus. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and Arabic literature.
Another noteworthy individual was Shereen Gharib (1916-1998), an Egyptian actress and singer who was a prominent figure in the golden age of Egyptian cinema. She starred in numerous films and was celebrated for her talent and beauty.
In the 19th century, Shereen Ismail (1857-1924) was a prominent Egyptian princess and philanthropist. She was known for her charitable work and her efforts to improve the lives of women and children in Egypt.
The name Shereen has also been associated with several literary figures. For instance, Shereen El-Khazen (1923-2005) was a renowned Lebanese author and poet, whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human experience.
In more recent times, Shereen El Feki (born 1966) is a British-Egyptian author and academic, known for her work on social and political issues in the Middle East and North Africa.
While the name Shereen may have evolved over time and been adapted in various cultures, its Arabic origins and associations with sweetness, purity, and grace have endured throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shereen over time
The chart below shows babies named Shereen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shereen, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shereen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shereen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5339 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4909 | 27 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2524 | 86 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1088 | 73 | 4 |
Geography
Where Shereen is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shereen. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Shereen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #439 in 1996.
Across the UK
Shereen in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#439 in 1996
14 years of NRS records, 106 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Shereen
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Shereen Malherbe
writer
British Palestinian writer
1980-
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Shereen Nanjiani
journalist
British radio presenter
1961-
Related
Names similar to Shereen
- Sophie 103,803
- 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
Shereen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shereen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shereen was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shereen most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 21 babies registered as Shereen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shereen?
Of Arabic origin, meaning a woman with queenly beauty and nobility.
How many people are called Shereen in the UK?
A total of 196 babies have been registered as Shereen across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 106 more in Scotland.
Where is Shereen most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Shereen ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #439 in 1996. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.