Total births
1,318
Boys' name · since 1970
Sharod
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,318 babies named Sharod, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8468
- among boys today
- 1,318
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
1,318 babies have been named Sharod since 1970, making it today's #8468 boys' name.
Sharod has 1,318 recorded births among boys since 1970, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8468 as of the latest data, more common than 41% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #8468 among boys today
- 1,318 born since 1970
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sharod is currently the #8468 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 1,318 born since 1970, peaking in the 1990s.
- #8468
- among boys today
- 1,318
- born since 1970
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Sharod vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8468
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Sharod was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
51 babies were named Sharod in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Sharod compares
1,318 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sharod's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sharod | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,318 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sharod's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sharod's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sharod at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#8,468
Active since
1970
Sharod popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Sharod by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Sharod's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Sharod births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
184 births
- 1980s
1980s
333 births
- 1990s
1990s
359 births
- 2000s
2000s
239 births
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s 46
2020s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 359 births (27% of all-time use).
How Sharod compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sharod's total volume
Sharod vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sharod by state
Where Sharod concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 145 | 11.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 64 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 31 | 2.4% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 29 | 2.2% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Sharod's total US births 11.0%
Even split
145 of 1,318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharod? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 1,318 babies named Sharod. Today it holds rank #8468 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 51 births.
When was Sharod most popular? ▼
Sharod was most popular in the 1990s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Sharod most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharod are New York (145 births), Florida (64 births), Georgia (31 births).
How long has the name Sharod been used? ▼
Records for Sharod go back to 1970, giving 56 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sharod? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sharod's data
- Sharod's decade-level peak was the 1990s (359 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Sharods (145 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 Sharod
Nearby Names Like Sharod
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharod
Shawn Boy
#637 306,542 births
Shane Boy
#601 192,583 births
Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Sharod side by side: Sharod vs Shawn Sharod vs Shane Sharod vs Shaun
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sharod
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, 1970–2025 (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. "Sharod: #8468 Boys' Name - 1,318 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharod. 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 Sharod 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.