Sherida is a unique and captivating female given name, of American origin. It is often considered a variant spelling of 'Cherida', which itself could be a shortened form of 'Cheris' or 'Cherry'. The name Sherida is composed of two elements: 'Shere', meaning 'famous', possibly derived from Old French, and '-ida', a suffix of Latin origin that means 'like' or 'similar to'. Therefore, the name Sherida might loosely translate to 'like fame' or 'similar to fame'. However, it's important to note that this interpretation is not universally accepted. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been used with some frequency. It offers a distinctive sound while still being easy to pronounce and remember.
The name Sherida peaked in popularity between 1948 and 1952, with a high of 67 births in 1948. After that, its usage steadily declined, reaching a low of 5 births in the years 1991, 1993, 1997, and 2000. Over the entire period from 1945 to 2000, there were a total of 997 babies named Sherida.