Total births
457
Girls' name · since 1954
Sharra
Since 1954, U.S. Social Security records show 457 babies named Sharra, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 457
- total births
- 1954–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Sharra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 457 recorded since 1954.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharra has been recorded 457 times among girls since 1954, 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 1954 to 2001.
- 457 total births
- 1954–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
457 girls have been named Sharra since 1954, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 457
- total births
- 1954–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Sharra was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
26 babies were named Sharra in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Sharra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sharra's full recorded timeline at 1981, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1954, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1979 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sharra at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Sharra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2001
- Peak year (1979)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Sharra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sharra's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Sharra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 63
1960s
63 births
- 1970s
1970s
132 births
- 1980s
1980s
162 births
- 1990s
1990s
82 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 162 births (35% of all-time use).
Sharra by state
Where Sharra concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Sharra's total US births 2.2%
Even split
10 of 457 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharra? ▼
Sharra has been given to 457 babies in the U.S. since 1954, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 26 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Sharra most popular? ▼
Sharra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Sharra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharra are California (10 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Sharra been used? ▼
Records for Sharra go back to 1954, giving 48 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Sharra? ▼
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 Sharra's data
- Sharra's decade-level peak was the 1980s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sharras (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 Sharra
Nearby Names Like Sharra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharra
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 Sharra side by side: Sharra vs Sharon Sharra vs Shannon Sharra 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, 1954–2001 (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. "Sharra: Baby Name Since 1954 - 457 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharra. 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 Sharra 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.