Total births
635
Girls' name · since 1928
Sharlee
Since 1928, U.S. Social Security records show 635 babies named Sharlee, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 635
- total births
- 1928–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Sharlee sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 635 recorded since 1928.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharlee has been recorded 635 times among girls since 1928, 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 1928 to 2015.
- 635 total births
- 1928–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
635 girls have been named Sharlee since 1928, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 635
- total births
- 1928–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Sharlee was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
22 babies were named Sharlee in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Sharlee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sharlee's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1928, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sharlee at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Sharlee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–2015
- Peak year (1990)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Sharlee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sharlee's strongest decade.
145 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Sharlee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 28
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
89 births
- 1950s
1950s
81 births
- 1960s 47
1960s
47 births
- 1970s
1970s
89 births
- 1980s
1980s
145 births
- 1990s
1990s
88 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
- 2010s 19
2010s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 145 births (23% of all-time use).
How Sharlee 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 Sharlee's total volume
Sharlee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharlee by state
Where Sharlee concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Utah | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Sharlee's total US births 0.9%
Even split
6 of 635 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharlee? ▼
Since 1928, Social Security records show 635 babies named Sharlee. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 22 births.
When was Sharlee most popular? ▼
Sharlee was most popular in the 1980s decade with 145 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Sharlee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharlee are California (6 births), Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Sharlee been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sharlee since 1928 -- 88 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Sharlee? ▼
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 Sharlee's data
- Sharlee's decade-level peak was the 1980s (145 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sharlees (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Sharlee
Nearby Names Like Sharlee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharlee
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 Sharlee side by side: Sharlee vs Sharon Sharlee vs Shannon Sharlee 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, 1928–2015 (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. "Sharlee: Baby Name Since 1928 - 635 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharlee. 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 Sharlee 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.