Sheriff Name Origin
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Nigerian (African) 40%
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Indonesian (Asian) 35%
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Pakistani (South Asian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Sheriff
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Sheriff' originates from the English word for a royal officer or steward, historically used as a title or surname in English-speaking countries. It has also been adopted as a given name in various cultures, especially in Nigeria, Indonesia, and Pakistan, where it may carry cultural or religious significance.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Sheriff each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).