Girls' name · since 1965

Sharhonda

Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 1,333 babies named Sharhonda, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

#6,175 of 72,339
all-time among girls
1,333
born since 1965
1980s
peak decade

1,333 girls have been named Sharhonda since 1965, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharhonda has been recorded 1,333 times among girls since 1965, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2001.

  • #6,175 of 72,339 all-time among girls
  • 1,333 born since 1965
  • 1980s peak decade

Data updated Aug 2026

The verdict

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharhonda ranks #6,175 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 1,333 born since 1965, peaking in the 1980s.

#6,175 of 72,339
all-time among girls
1,333
born since 1965
1980s
peak decade
Above the archive median
All-time archive position

Sharhonda's 1,333 recorded births place it above 91.46% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.

13 jurisdictions
State-record footprint

13 jurisdictions carry state-level records, led by Texas.

Sharhonda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Sharhonda's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 80, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Sharhonda popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2001

Last recorded 2001
Peak year (1983)
80
Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
020406080100 19651971197619811986199119962001 5

Sharhonda by decade

1980s is the heaviest window (606 births, 45% of the file).

1980s was Sharhonda's strongest decade.

606 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.

Sharhonda births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1980s at 606 births (45% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of August 2026

How Sharhonda 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 Sharhonda's total volume

Sharhonda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%5%10%15% 20406080100120140 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year -116, 14.2%-37, 8%-49, 6.3%-28, 8%-56, 4.1%-35, 5.5%-50, 4.9%-49, 8.1%-49, 6.9%-96, 2.1%-40, 5.8%-40, 6.2%-117, 3.6%-117, 2%-51, 6.9%Sharhonda-37, 6%Sharhonda
Sharhonda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Sharhonda by state

Where Sharhonda concentrates geographically, total births since 1965

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Sharhonda
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Texas
130 9.8%
#2 Florida
79 5.9%
#3 California
36 2.7%
#4 Georgia
27 2.0%
#5 Illinois
22 1.7%
#6 Ohio
21 1.6%
#7 Alabama
17 1.3%
#8 Louisiana
14 1.1%
Texas share of Sharhonda's total US births 9.8%
Even split

130 of 1,333 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.

Sharhonda appears in 13 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Sharhonda?
Sharhonda has been given to 1,333 babies in the U.S. since 1965, according to SSA data. Its archive ordinal is #6,175 of 72,339 among girls' names (total births, highest first). Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 80 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
Where does Sharhonda sit in the SSA name archive?
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharhonda ranks #6,175 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). All-time ordinal matches browse popularity (total births DESC); the current ordinal uses the null SSA file. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
When was Sharhonda most popular?
Sharhonda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 606 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Sharhonda most popular?
The top states for the name Sharhonda are Texas (130 births), Florida (79 births), California (36 births).
How long has the name Sharhonda been used?
Records for Sharhonda go back to 1965, giving 37 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Sharhonda?
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 Sharhonda's data

  • Sharhonda's decade-level peak was the 1980s (606 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Texas records the most Sharhondas (130 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Sharhonda

Nearby Names Like Sharhonda

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharhonda

Names with a similar number of total births

Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span

Two nationwide peer axes for Sharhonda: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.

Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.

Data Sources

Data as of August 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, 1965–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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 Sharhonda 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 August 2026.