Sheriff
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-uhf ]
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Sheriff first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 102 babies have been named Sheriff in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheriff is past its peak , currently ranked #37,298 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,298
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sheriff
Sheriff is a boy name .
Sheriff is currently ranked #37,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheriff include She, Sher, Shery, Sherie, Iff, Iffy, Iffie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sheriff include Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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