Total births
1,404
Girls' name · since 1985
Shardae
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 1,404 babies named Shardae, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,404
- total births
- 1985–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Shardae sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,404 recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Shardae recorded 1,404 times among girls since 1985, 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 1985 to 2015.
- 1,404 total births
- 1985–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,404 girls have been named Shardae since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,404
- total births
- 1985–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Shardae was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
200 babies were named Shardae in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Shardae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shardae's full recorded timeline at 2000, 17% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 83% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2013, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 200 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shardae at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Shardae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2015
- Peak year (1986)
- 200
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Shardae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shardae's strongest decade.
620 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Shardae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
620 births
- 1990s
1990s
542 births
- 2000s 201
2000s
201 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 620 births (44% of all-time use).
How Shardae 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 Shardae's total volume
Shardae vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shardae by state
Where Shardae concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 102 | 7.3% |
| #2 | California | | 100 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 75 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 68 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 65 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 52 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 51 | 3.6% |
| #8 | New York | | 44 | 3.1% |
Michigan share of Shardae's total US births 7.3%
Even split
102 of 1,404 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Shardae appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shardae? ▼
1,404 babies have been named Shardae since 1985. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1986 with 200 births.
When was Shardae most popular? ▼
Shardae was most popular in the 1980s decade with 620 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Shardae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shardae are Michigan (102 births), California (100 births), Pennsylvania (75 births).
How long has the name Shardae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shardae since 1985 -- 31 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Shardae? ▼
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 Shardae's data
- Shardae's decade-level peak was the 1980s (620 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Shardaes (102 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 Shardae
Nearby Names Like Shardae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shardae
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 Shardae side by side: Shardae vs Sharon Shardae vs Shannon Shardae vs Shawna
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1985–2015 (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. "Shardae: Baby Name Since 1985 - 1,404 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shardae. 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 Shardae 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 June 2026.