Sher
Pronunciation: [ sh-ER ]
Sher is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,861 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sher first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 124 babies have been named Sher in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sher is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,861 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,861
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sher is also used as a boy name, ranked #16088.
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About the Name Sher
Sher is a girl name .
Is Sher a boy or girl name? Sher is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,861 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,088. Sher is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sher is currently ranked #64,861 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Sher include Shelby, Shea, Sheyla, Sherlyn, Sheila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis