Total births
613
Girls' name · since 1979
Sharda
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 613 babies named Sharda, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 613
- total births
- 1979–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Sharda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 613 have been recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Sharda recorded 613 times among girls since 1979, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2008.
- 613 total births
- 1979–2008 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
613 girls have been named Sharda since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2008.
- 613
- total births
- 1979–2008
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Sharda was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
111 babies were named Sharda in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Sharda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sharda's full recorded timeline at 1994, 18% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 82% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 111 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sharda at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Sharda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2008
- Peak year (1986)
- 111
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Sharda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sharda's strongest decade.
347 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Sharda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
347 births
- 1990s
1990s
226 births
- 2000s 33
2000s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 347 births (57% of all-time use).
How Sharda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sharda's total volume
Sharda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharda by state
Where Sharda concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 36 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 34 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 30 | 4.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 18 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 18 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Florida | | 16 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 13 | 2.1% |
| #8 | California | | 12 | 2.0% |
Michigan share of Sharda's total US births 5.9%
Even split
36 of 613 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Sharda appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharda? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 613 babies named Sharda. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 111 births.
When was Sharda most popular? ▼
Sharda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 347 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Sharda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharda are Michigan (36 births), Texas (34 births), Illinois (30 births).
How long has the name Sharda been used? ▼
Records for Sharda go back to 1979, giving 30 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Sharda? ▼
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 Sharda's data
- Sharda's decade-level peak was the 1980s (347 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Shardas (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Sharda
Nearby Names Like Sharda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharda
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 Sharda side by side: Sharda vs Sharon Sharda vs Shannon Sharda vs Shawna
Related Names
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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, 1979–2008 (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. "Sharda: Baby Name Since 1979 - 613 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharda. 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 Sharda 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.