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Sherisse

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How to Pronounce Sherisse

Pronounced shuh-REES /ʃəˈriːs/Low

Meaning: Sherisse is a phonetic spelling of Cherise, a name usually tied to the French cerise, 'cherry,' or to the Greek Charis, 'grace,' the source of Charissa and Charlotte's charm sense. The Sher- opening writes the sound for English readers, and the name carries the sweet or graceful associations of its parent rather than a distinct meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Sherisse is a rare spelling of Cherise, tied to French 'cherry' or Greek 'grace.' It appeared thinly around 1975 (said shuh-REES).
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Origin LowFrench, Greek
MeaningSherisse is a phonetic spelling of Cherise, a name usually tied to the French cerise, 'cherry,' or to the Greek Charis, 'grace,' the source of Charissa and Charlotte's charm sense. The Sher- opening writes the sound for English readers, and the name carries the sweet or graceful associations of its parent rather than a distinct meaning.
U.S. rank (1995)#15403 ↘ Falling
1995 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 193

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519581995

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sherisse is an English-spelled form of Cherise, drawn either from the French word for cherry or the Greek Charis, 'grace.' Its American use is a mid-to-late-century echo of the Cheryl and Charisse family, and this Sher- spelling stays rare.

Sherisse appeared only lightly in the American records around 1975, reaching about fourteen girls a year at most before fading. A girl named Sherisse then would be around fifty today.

Did you know? Cherise and its spellings rose alongside Cheryl and Charisse in mid-century America, all sharing a soft, graceful sound.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Sherisse — Spelling of Cherise < French cerise 'cherry' or Greek Charis 'grace'; mid-century family; low frequency.

Variations

CheriseCharisseSharisseCherisse

Nicknames

SherReeseRissa

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If you like Sherisse…

Cherise— the standard spelling it rewrites
Charisse— a comparable grace-rooted name
Denise— a like French -ise girls' name
Sharisse— a phonetic sister spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherisse mean?

It is a form of Cherise, from French cerise, 'cherry,' or from the Greek Charis, 'grace.'

How do you pronounce Sherisse?

It is said shuh-REES /ʃəˈriːs/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sherisse a boy or girl name?

Sherisse is used as a a girl's name.

How popular is Sherisse?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fourteen girls a year even at its peak in the mid nineteen-seventies.

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