How Many People Are Named Sharman?

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

Sharman
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sharman is a rare name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 844 people named Sharman live in the US today, representing just 1 in 391,022 Americans. The majority of Sharman's are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~1,309
Living in US
1 in 253,208
Americans
1950
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Inspiring Mysterious Strong
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, spiritual insight, and a deep connection to the soul's purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,739
Worldwide Bearers
#79,536
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
3,124
🇺🇸 United States
1,761
🇮🇳 India
779
🇬🇧 England
280
🇲🇾 Malaysia
181
🇦🇺 Australia
126
🇨🇦 Canada
123
🇿🇦 South Africa
62
🇬🇧 Scotland
43
🇳🇿 New Zealand
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19 (2%)
♀ Female
825 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
288
Would be 30–60 (28%)
754
Would be over 60 (72%)

All 1,042 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: 1950

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
95

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

📜 Sharman Through the Generations

Sharman's journey through the generations shows a stable presence, peaking in popularity in 1950 with 166 births. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but a significant 72% are over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to earlier decades. its rarity, Sharman maintains a classic yet modern appeal, balancing tradition with contemporary sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 63
New York 58
Ohio 42
Texas 24
Pennsylvania 23
Iowa 18
Michigan 16
Illinois 13
Washington 13
Oregon 8

✨ Similar Names to Sharman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sharman's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sharman

How Many People Have the Name Sharman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,309 people in the United States currently share the name Sharman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 253,208 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sharman a Common or Rare Name?

Sharman 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 Sharman Mean?

Sharman means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sharman in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Sharman Most Popular?

The name Sharman reached peak popularity in 1950, with 166 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 Sharman?

Approximately 1,309 people named Sharman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,309. That works out to roughly 1 in 253,208 Americans.

Is Sharman a rare name?

Sharman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 253,208 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sharman mean?

Sharman means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sharman more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Sharman are male and 98% are female.

When was Sharman most popular?

Sharman peaked in 1950 with 166 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 US1,309
All-Time Births1,309
1 in X1 in 253,208
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1950
World Rank#79,536
Male %2%
Female %98%

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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.