Total births
458
Girls' name · since 1947
Sharmon
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 458 babies named Sharmon, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 458
- total births
- 1947–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
458 girls have been named Sharmon since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharmon has been recorded 458 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1978.
- 458 total births
- 1947–1978 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
458 girls have been named Sharmon since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1978.
- 458
- total births
- 1947–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Sharmon was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
44 babies were named Sharmon in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Sharmon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sharmon splits its recorded history at 1963: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1968 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sharmon at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Sharmon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1978
- Peak year (1968)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Sharmon popularity over time - boys
7 total births recorded since 1976 (Sharmon as boys' name)
Sharmon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Sharmon's strongest decade.
173 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Sharmon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 31
1940s
31 births
- 1950s
1950s
128 births
- 1960s
1960s
173 births
- 1970s
1970s
126 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 173 births (38% of all-time use).
Sharmon by state
Where Sharmon concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
Georgia share of Sharmon's total US births 2.2%
Even split
10 of 458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharmon? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 458 babies named Sharmon. The most recent recorded year was 1978. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 44 births.
When was Sharmon most popular? ▼
Sharmon was most popular in the 1960s decade with 173 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Sharmon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharmon are Georgia (10 births), Illinois (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Sharmon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sharmon since 1947 -- 32 years through the most recent 1978 data.
What names are similar to Sharmon? ▼
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 Sharmon's data
- Sharmon's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (173 total births) through the 1970s (126) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Sharmons (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Sharmon
Nearby Names Like Sharmon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharmon
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Shawna Girl
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Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
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Compare Sharmon side by side: Sharmon vs Sharon Sharmon vs Shannon Sharmon 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, 1947–1978 (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. "Sharmon: Baby Name Since 1947 - 458 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharmon. 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 Sharmon 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.