Total births
434
Girls' name · since 1935
Sharma
Since 1935, U.S. Social Security records show 434 babies named Sharma, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 434
- total births
- 1935–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Sharma is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 434 have been recorded since 1935.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharma has been recorded 434 times among girls since 1935, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 1983.
- 434 total births
- 1935–1983 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
434 girls have been named Sharma since 1935, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1983.
- 434
- total births
- 1935–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Sharma was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
24 babies were named Sharma in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Sharma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sharma splits its recorded history at 1963: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sharma at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Sharma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–1983
- Peak year (1969)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Sharma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Sharma's strongest decade.
134 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Sharma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 52
1940s
52 births
- 1950s
1950s
89 births
- 1960s
1960s
121 births
- 1970s
1970s
134 births
- 1980s 33
1980s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 134 births (31% of all-time use).
Sharma by state
Where Sharma concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 17 | 3.9% |
Ohio share of Sharma's total US births 3.9%
17 of 434 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharma? ▼
Sharma has been given to 434 babies in the U.S. since 1935, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1983. 24 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Sharma most popular? ▼
Sharma was most popular in the 1970s decade with 134 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Sharma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharma are Ohio (17 births).
How long has the name Sharma been used? ▼
Records for Sharma go back to 1935, giving 49 years of history through 1983.
What names are similar to Sharma? ▼
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 Sharma's data
- Sharma's decade-level peak was the 1970s (134 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Sharmas (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Sharma
Nearby Names Like Sharma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharma
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 Sharma side by side: Sharma vs Sharon Sharma vs Shannon Sharma vs Shawna
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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, 1935–1983 (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. "Sharma: Baby Name Since 1935 - 434 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharma. 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 Sharma 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.