Total births
583
Unisex name · since 1939
Sharone
Since 1939, U.S. Social Security records show 583 babies named Sharone, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 583
- total births
- 1939–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Sharone sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 583 recorded since 1939.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharone has been recorded 583 times among girls since 1939, 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 1939 to 1995.
- 583 total births
- 1939–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
583 girls have been named Sharone since 1939, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 583
- total births
- 1939–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Sharone was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
24 babies were named Sharone in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Sharone's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sharone's SSA record in two at 1967 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1940, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sharone at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Sharone popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–1995
- Peak year (1973)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Sharone popularity over time - boys
150 total births recorded since 1972 (Sharone as boys' name)
Sharone by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Sharone's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Sharone births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 68
1940s
68 births
- 1950s 70
1950s
70 births
- 1960s
1960s
126 births
- 1970s
1970s
177 births
- 1980s
1980s
102 births
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 177 births (30% of all-time use).
How Sharone 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 Sharone's total volume
Sharone vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharone by state
Where Sharone concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 25 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Sharone's total US births 4.3%
Even split
25 of 583 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharone? ▼
Since 1939, Social Security records show 583 babies named Sharone. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1973, with 24 births.
When was Sharone most popular? ▼
Sharone was most popular in the 1970s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Sharone most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharone are New York (25 births), California (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
Is Sharone a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sharone is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 583 births, and as a boy's name it has 150 births.
How long has the name Sharone been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sharone since 1939 -- 57 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Sharone? ▼
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 Sharone's data
- Sharone's decade-level peak was the 1970s (177 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Sharones (25 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 Sharone
Nearby Names Like Sharone
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharone
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 Sharone side by side: Sharone vs Sharon Sharone vs Shannon Sharone vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1939–1995 (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. "Sharone: Baby Name Since 1939 - 583 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharone. 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 Sharone 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 July 2026.