Total births
751
Girls' name · since 1937
Sharrie
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 751 babies named Sharrie, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 751
- total births
- 1937–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Sharrie is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 751 have been recorded since 1937.
Social Security Administration records show Sharrie recorded 751 times among girls since 1937, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1994.
- 751 total births
- 1937–1994 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
751 girls have been named Sharrie since 1937, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1994.
- 751
- total births
- 1937–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Sharrie was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
32 babies were named Sharrie in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Sharrie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sharrie splits its recorded history at 1965: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1937 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sharrie at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Sharrie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1994
- Peak year (1961)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Sharrie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Sharrie's strongest decade.
238 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Sharrie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
105 births
- 1950s
1950s
169 births
- 1960s
1960s
238 births
- 1970s
1970s
125 births
- 1980s 87
1980s
87 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 238 births (32% of all-time use).
How Sharrie 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 Sharrie's total volume
Sharrie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharrie by state
Where Sharrie concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Sharrie's total US births 3.5%
Even split
26 of 751 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharrie? ▼
Sharrie has been given to 751 babies in the U.S. since 1937, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 32 babies were born in 1961, its single highest year.
When was Sharrie most popular? ▼
Sharrie was most popular in the 1960s decade with 238 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Sharrie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharrie are California (26 births), Michigan (10 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Sharrie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sharrie since 1937 -- 58 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Sharrie? ▼
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 Sharrie's data
- Sharrie's decade-level peak was the 1960s (238 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sharries (26 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 Sharrie
Nearby Names Like Sharrie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharrie
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 Sharrie side by side: Sharrie vs Sharon Sharrie vs Shannon Sharrie 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, 1937–1994 (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. "Sharrie: Baby Name Since 1937 - 751 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharrie. 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 Sharrie 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.