Total births
237
Girls' name · since 1938
Shaaron
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 237 babies named Shaaron, peaking in 1943. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 237
- total births
- 1938–1970
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
237 girls have been named Shaaron since 1938, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Shaaron has 237 recorded births among girls since 1938, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 1970.
- 237 total births
- 1938–1970 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
237 girls have been named Shaaron since 1938, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1970.
- 237
- total births
- 1938–1970
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Shaaron was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
50 babies were named Shaaron in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Shaaron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shaaron splits its recorded history at 1949: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1943 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shaaron at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Shaaron popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–1970
- Peak year (1943)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Shaaron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Shaaron's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Shaaron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
172 births
- 1950s 41
1950s
41 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 172 births (73% of all-time use).
Shaaron by state
Where Shaaron concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.1% |
California share of Shaaron's total US births 2.1%
Even split
5 of 237 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaaron? ▼
237 babies have been named Shaaron since 1938. It was last recorded in 1970. The peak year was 1943 with 50 births.
When was Shaaron most popular? ▼
Shaaron was most popular in the 1940s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Shaaron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaaron are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Shaaron been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shaaron since 1938 -- 33 years through the most recent 1970 data.
What names are similar to Shaaron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shaaron's data
- Shaaron's decade-level peak was the 1940s (172 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shaarons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shaaron
Nearby Names Like Shaaron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaaron
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shaaron side by side: Shaaron vs Sharon Shaaron vs Shannon Shaaron vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–1970 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shaaron: Baby Name Since 1938 - 237 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaaron. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shaaron draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.