Total births
796
Girls' name · since 1937
Sharion
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 796 babies named Sharion, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 796
- total births
- 1937–1986
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Sharion is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 796 have been recorded since 1937.
Social Security Administration records show Sharion recorded 796 times among girls since 1937, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1986.
- 796 total births
- 1937–1986 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
796 girls have been named Sharion since 1937, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1986.
- 796
- total births
- 1937–1986
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Sharion was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
44 babies were named Sharion in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Sharion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sharion's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1947 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sharion at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Sharion popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1986
- Peak year (1947)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Sharion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sharion's strongest decade.
315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Sharion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
231 births
- 1950s
1950s
315 births
- 1960s
1960s
192 births
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 315 births (40% of all-time use).
How Sharion 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 Sharion's total volume
Sharion vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharion by state
Where Sharion concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 81 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 23 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 18 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Sharion's total US births 10.2%
Even split
81 of 796 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharion? ▼
Since 1937, Social Security records show 796 babies named Sharion. The most recent recorded year was 1986. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 44 births.
When was Sharion most popular? ▼
Sharion was most popular in the 1950s decade with 315 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Sharion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharion are Texas (81 births), Arkansas (23 births), Kentucky (18 births).
How long has the name Sharion been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sharion since 1937 -- 50 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Sharion? ▼
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 Sharion's data
- Sharion's decade-level peak was the 1950s (315 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sharions (81 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 Sharion
Nearby Names Like Sharion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharion
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 Sharion side by side: Sharion vs Sharon Sharion vs Shannon Sharion vs Shawna
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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, 1937–1986 (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. "Sharion: Baby Name Since 1937 - 796 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharion. 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 Sharion 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.