UK girl's name
Sheriece
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Shir, meaning "song".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sheriece is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sheriece popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Sheriece is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sheriece. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sheriece ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Sheriece.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sheriece as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sheriece mean?
The name Sheriece is a relatively modern variant of the classic name Sherice, which itself is an English feminine name derived from the French name Chérie, meaning "darling" or "beloved". The name likely originated in the late 19th or early 20th century as a creative spelling used by English speakers.
While the name Chérie has its roots in French, it ultimately traces back to the Latin word "carus", meaning "dear" or "precious". This Latin term was frequently used as a term of endearment in ancient Roman times, and it eventually evolved into various romance language words like the French "chérie".
The earliest recorded use of the spelling "Sheriece" is difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it is a relatively uncommon variant. However, some of the earliest examples of the name in written records can be found in birth announcements and census records from the mid-20th century.
One of the earliest notable individuals named Sheriece was Sheriece Sadberry, an American actress born in 1967. She is best known for her role as Tanya Hunter in the 1990s sitcom "Martin".
Another notable Sheriece was Sheriece Chaney, an American track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump. She represented the United States at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where she won a silver medal.
In the world of music, Sheriece was also the name of a singer-songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. Known professionally as Sheriece, she released several albums in the 1980s and is best known for her hit single "Straight From the Heart".
Moving back in time, one of the earliest recorded individuals with a similar name was Sherise Davids, an African-American woman who lived in the late 19th century and was known for her work as an educator and advocate for civil rights.
Finally, in the realm of literature, there is a character named Sheriece in the novel "The Bonesetter's Daughter" by Amy Tan, published in 2001. Although a fictional character, this inclusion demonstrates the name's presence in contemporary culture and literature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sheriece by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sheriece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- Sarah 27,961
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- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sheriece: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sheriece in the UK right now?
In 1997, Sheriece was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sheriece most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Sheriece in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sheriece?
A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Shir, meaning "song".
How many people are called Sheriece in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sheriece across the 1 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.