How Many People Are Named Sharda?

Complete statistics for the name Sharda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sharda
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Sharda is a rare name with Sanskrit origins, making it very special indeed. Only 599 people in the US today carry this name, which means just 1 in 550,514 Americans are named Sharda. The name peaked in popularity back in 1986 with 111 births.

~459
Living in US
1 in 722,112
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Compassionate
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

626,714
Worldwide Bearers
#1,568
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
620,578
🇺🇸 United States
1,394
🇳🇱 Netherlands
729
🇸🇷 Suriname
674
🇬🇧 England
649
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
557
🇿🇦 South Africa
464
🇫🇯 Fiji
288
🇵🇰 Pakistan
261
🇨🇦 Canada
255

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
599 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
61
Would be under 30 (10%)
552
Would be 30–60 (90%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 613 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sharda Through the Generations

Sharda's journey through the generations shows a steady presence, with its peak year being 1986 when 111 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Sharda are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a stable trend over time. With only 61 individuals under 30, it suggests a slight shift towards older generations, yet the name remains a timeless choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 36
Texas 34
Illinois 30
New York 18
Ohio 18
Florida 16
Pennsylvania 13
California 12
Maryland 11
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Sharda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sharda's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Sharda

How Many People Have the Name Sharda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 459 people in the United States currently share the name Sharda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 722,112 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sharda a Common or Rare Name?

Sharda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sharda Mean?

Sharda means "strength" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sharda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sharda Most Popular?

The name Sharda reached peak popularity in 1986, with 111 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sharda?

Approximately 459 people named Sharda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 459. That works out to roughly 1 in 722,112 Americans.

Is Sharda a rare name?

Sharda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 722,112 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sharda mean?

Sharda means "strength" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Sharda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sharda are male and 100% are female.

When was Sharda most popular?

Sharda peaked in 1986 with 111 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US459
All-Time Births459
1 in X1 in 722,112
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1986
World Rank#1,568
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.