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UK girl's name

Sherice

A feminine name derived from the French "chérie", meaning beloved or darling.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sherice is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sherice popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 10 births.

This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. 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.

The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Sherice. 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 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sherice ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1997, when 10 girls were registered as Sherice.
  • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sherice as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5707

2010

Births in 2010

3

Latest year

Peak year

1997

10 births

Estimated living

25

2026

Meaning

What does Sherice mean?

The name Sherice is a modern variant of the French name Chérie, which means "beloved" or "darling." This name is believed to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century, likely among French-speaking communities.

The name Chérie is derived from the French word "chérir," which means "to cherish" or "to hold dear." It was initially a term of endearment used to address a loved one, but over time, it evolved into a given name.

While there are no recorded instances of the name Sherice appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the earliest known usage of the name can be traced back to the early 20th century in France and other French-speaking regions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sherice was Sherice Arrington, an American singer and actress born in 1976. She rose to prominence in the 1990s as a member of the R&B group Blaque.

Another notable figure named Sherice was Sherice Arvinger, an American singer and songwriter born in 1988. She gained recognition as a member of the girl group RichGirl, which was formed by former members of the Pussycat Dolls.

In the realm of sports, Sherice Walker, an American basketball player born in 1989, made a name for herself. She played college basketball for the University of Oklahoma and later pursued a professional career in the WNBA and overseas.

Sherice Janor, an American model and actress born in 1987, is also known for her appearances in various television shows and films, including the popular series "Game Shakers."

Sherice Lovelock, a British athlete born in 1975, represented Great Britain in sprinting events at multiple Olympic Games, including the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the 2004 Athens Olympics.

It's important to note that while these individuals are among the most notable figures with the name Sherice, the name has likely been used by many others throughout history, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century and the 21st century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sherice over time

The chart below shows babies named Sherice registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sherice, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sherice
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Decades

Sherice by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sherice 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
2010s #5707 3 1
2000s #3247 4 1
1990s #2732 18 3

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FAQ

Sherice: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sherice in the UK right now?

In 2010, Sherice was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Sherice most popular?

The peak year on record was 1997, with 10 babies registered as Sherice in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sherice?

A feminine name derived from the French "chérie", meaning beloved or darling.

How many people are called Sherice in the UK?

A total of 25 babies have been registered as Sherice across the 5 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.