Total births
645
Girls' name · since 1961
Sharise
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 645 babies named Sharise, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 645
- total births
- 1961–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
645 girls have been named Sharise since 1961, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharise has been recorded 645 times among girls since 1961, 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 1961 to 2005.
- 645 total births
- 1961–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
645 girls have been named Sharise since 1961, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 645
- total births
- 1961–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Sharise was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
29 babies were named Sharise in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Sharise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sharise splits its recorded history at 1982: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1971 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sharise at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Sharise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2005
- Peak year (1971)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Sharise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sharise's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Sharise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
91 births
- 1970s
1970s
195 births
- 1980s
1980s
211 births
- 1990s
1990s
129 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 211 births (33% of all-time use).
How Sharise 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 Sharise's total volume
Sharise vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharise by state
Where Sharise concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 74 | 11.5% |
| #2 | California | | 23 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Sharise's total US births 11.5%
Even split
74 of 645 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharise? ▼
645 babies have been named Sharise since 1961. It was last recorded in 2005. The peak year was 1971 with 29 births.
When was Sharise most popular? ▼
Sharise was most popular in the 1980s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Sharise most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharise are New York (74 births), California (23 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Sharise been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sharise since 1961 -- 45 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Sharise? ▼
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 Sharise's data
- Sharise's decade-level peak was the 1980s (211 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Sharises (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Sharise
Nearby Names Like Sharise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharise
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 Sharise side by side: Sharise vs Sharon Sharise vs Shannon Sharise 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, 1961–2005 (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. "Sharise: Baby Name Since 1961 - 645 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharise. 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 Sharise 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.