Shereen Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationshuh-REEN / ʃəˈriːnPersian; Arabic
Meaning
Persian: sweet; Arabic: a name for a flower
Historical & Cultural Background
Shereen is a name of Persian origin, often associated with beauty and sweetness. In Persian literature, the name is famously linked to the character Shirin from the epic poem 'Khosrow and Shirin' by Nizami Ganjavi. The name is also used in Arabic-speaking cultures, where it carries similar connotations of beauty and charm. It has gained popularity in various cultures due to its melodic sound and positive meanings.
Trend Summary
The name Shereen has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shirin
International Variants
- Shirin (Persian)
- Shereen (Arabic)
Famous people named Shereen
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Fictional characters named Shereen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shereen was first seen in the United States in 1937. Shereen has ranked as high as #1075 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shereen has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shereen (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1965 | 40 |
| 1966 | 37 |
| 1967 | 25 |
| 1968 | 39 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 37 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 47 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |