Total births
1,333
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.
- 1,333
- total births
- 1965–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that 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.
- 1,333 total births
- 1965–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,333 girls have been named Sharhonda since 1965, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,333
- total births
- 1965–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Sharhonda was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
80 babies were named Sharhonda in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
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 at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Sharhonda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2001
- Peak year (1983)
- 80
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Sharhonda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
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
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s
1970s
424 births
- 1980s
1980s
606 births
- 1990s
1990s
255 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 606 births (45% of all-time use).
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
Sharhonda by state
Where Sharhonda concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| 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 last appearance in the data was 2001. 80 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
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
- 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 Sharhonda
Nearby Names Like Sharhonda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharhonda
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 Sharhonda side by side: Sharhonda vs Sharon Sharhonda vs Shannon Sharhonda 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, 1965–2001 (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. "Sharhonda: Baby Name Since 1965 - 1,333 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharhonda. 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 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 July 2026.