Total births
953
Girls' name · since 1937
Sharry
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 953 babies named Sharry, peaking in 1949. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 953
- total births
- 1937–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Sharry sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 953 recorded since 1937.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sharry has been recorded 953 times among girls since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1992.
- 953 total births
- 1937–1992 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
953 girls have been named Sharry since 1937, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1992.
- 953
- total births
- 1937–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Sharry was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
39 babies were named Sharry in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Sharry's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sharry splits its recorded history at 1962: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1938 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1949 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sharry at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Sharry popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1992
- Peak year (1949)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Sharry by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sharry's strongest decade.
264 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Sharry births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
- 1940s
1940s
255 births
- 1950s
1950s
264 births
- 1960s
1960s
233 births
- 1970s
1970s
129 births
- 1980s 46
1980s
46 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 264 births (28% of all-time use).
How Sharry 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 Sharry's total volume
Sharry vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharry by state
Where Sharry concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 18 | 1.9% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 0.6% |
Michigan share of Sharry's total US births 1.9%
Even split
18 of 953 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharry? ▼
Since 1937, Social Security records show 953 babies named Sharry. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1949, with 39 births.
When was Sharry most popular? ▼
Sharry was most popular in the 1950s decade with 264 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
Where is Sharry most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharry are Michigan (18 births), California (10 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Sharry been used? ▼
Records for Sharry go back to 1937, giving 56 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Sharry? ▼
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 Sharry's data
- Sharry's decade-level peak was the 1950s (264 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Sharrys (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Sharry
Nearby Names Like Sharry
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharry
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 Sharry side by side: Sharry vs Sharon Sharry vs Shannon Sharry 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, 1937–1992 (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. "Sharry: Baby Name Since 1937 - 953 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharry. 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 Sharry 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.