Total births
653
Girls' name · since 1950
Sharia
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 653 babies named Sharia, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 653
- total births
- 1950–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Sharia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 653 recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharia has been recorded 653 times among girls since 1950, 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 1950 to 2020.
- 653 total births
- 1950–2020 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
653 girls have been named Sharia since 1950, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2020.
- 653
- total births
- 1950–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Sharia was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
32 babies were named Sharia in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Sharia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sharia's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1950, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sharia at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Sharia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2020
- Peak year (1977)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Sharia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sharia's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Sharia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
121 births
- 1980s
1980s
220 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
119 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 220 births (34% of all-time use).
How Sharia 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 Sharia's total volume
Sharia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharia by state
Where Sharia concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
Michigan share of Sharia's total US births 0.8%
Even split
5 of 653 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharia? ▼
653 babies have been named Sharia since 1950. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1977 with 32 births.
When was Sharia most popular? ▼
Sharia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Sharia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharia are Michigan (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Sharia been used? ▼
Records for Sharia go back to 1950, giving 71 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Sharia? ▼
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 Sharia's data
- Sharia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Sharias (5 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 Sharia
Nearby Names Like Sharia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharia
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 Sharia side by side: Sharia vs Sharon Sharia vs Shannon Sharia vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1950–2020 (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. "Sharia: Baby Name Since 1950 - 653 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharia. 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 Sharia 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.