Sher
Every Sher since 1953 — 301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sher
Sher is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,808 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 301 American babies have been named Sher — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sher stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sher year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,808 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,761 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,882 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,702 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,786 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #13,830 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,921 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,738 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #12,051 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #13,054 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,863 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,141 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,336 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,102 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,133 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,736 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Sher
- Sher Shah Suri Politician · 1486–1545
- Sher Ali Khan Politician · 1825–1879
- Sher Bahadur Deuba Politician · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sher in 2025?
Sher ranked #8,808 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sher?
301 babies have been named Sher in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sher most popular?
Sher peaked in 2023, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Sher a boy or girl name?
Sher is used for both: about 41% of babies named Sher have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Sher rising or falling?
Sher is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sher?
Well-known people named Sher include Sher Shah Suri (politician), Sher Ali Khan (politician), Sher Bahadur Deuba (politician).