Total births
599
Girls' name · since 1959
Sharnell
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 599 babies named Sharnell, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 599
- total births
- 1959–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Sharnell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 599 recorded since 1959.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharnell has been recorded 599 times among girls since 1959, 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 1959 to 2007.
- 599 total births
- 1959–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
599 girls have been named Sharnell since 1959, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 599
- total births
- 1959–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Sharnell was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
31 babies were named Sharnell in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Sharnell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sharnell splits its recorded history at 1983: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1959 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sharnell at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Sharnell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2007
- Peak year (1989)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Sharnell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sharnell's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Sharnell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 58
1960s
58 births
- 1970s
1970s
166 births
- 1980s
1980s
188 births
- 1990s
1990s
158 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 188 births (31% of all-time use).
How Sharnell 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 Sharnell's total volume
Sharnell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharnell by state
Where Sharnell concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Sharnell's total US births 1.7%
Even split
10 of 599 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharnell? ▼
599 babies have been named Sharnell since 1959. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1989 with 31 births.
When was Sharnell most popular? ▼
Sharnell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Sharnell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharnell are California (10 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Sharnell been used? ▼
Sharnell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1959, spanning 49 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Sharnell? ▼
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 Sharnell's data
- Sharnell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (188 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sharnells (10 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 Sharnell
Nearby Names Like Sharnell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharnell
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 Sharnell side by side: Sharnell vs Sharon Sharnell vs Shannon Sharnell 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, 1959–2007 (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. "Sharnell: Baby Name Since 1959 - 599 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharnell. 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 Sharnell 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.