girl's name
Shernita
sher-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 136
Shernita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1988 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1973, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shernita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 59 |
How Popular Is Shernita?
In 1988, Shernita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shernita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shernita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shernita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shernita
- English sher-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Shernita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shernita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shernita
How popular is the name Shernita?
In 1988, Shernita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shernita a girl's or a boy's name?
Shernita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shernita?
Shernita has 3 syllables.
When was Shernita most popular?
Shernita peaked in 1973, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.