How Many People Are Named Sharra?

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

Sharra
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sharra is a very rare female name, with only 437 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 755,278 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 26 births, and it's remained stable since then, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.

~437
Living in US
1 in 755,278
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Sara
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,241
Worldwide Bearers
#224,316
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
631
🇵🇭 Philippines
437
🇨🇩 DR Congo
68
🇺🇬 Uganda
27
🇮🇩 Indonesia
19
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇮🇳 India
10
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇨🇬 Congo
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
437 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
30
Would be under 30 (7%)
390
Would be 30–60 (85%)
37
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 457 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
85

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

📜 Sharra Through the Generations

Sharra has been a name that's seen steady usage over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1979 when 26 babies were given this name. Since then, it's maintained a relatively constant presence, though it's certainly not a household name. Today, there are 437 people named Sharra living in the US, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating that those born during the name's peak years are now adults. This distribution suggests that Sharra is a name that has managed to stay relevant through the generations, even if it's not widely recognized.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sharra's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sharra

How Many People Have the Name Sharra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 437 people in the United States currently share the name Sharra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 755,278 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sharra a Common or Rare Name?

Sharra 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 Sharra Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sharra Most Popular?

The name Sharra reached peak popularity in 1979, with 26 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 Sharra?

Approximately 437 people named Sharra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 457. That works out to roughly 1 in 755,278 Americans.

Is Sharra a rare name?

Sharra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 755,278 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sharra mean?

Sharra means "creative variant of Sara" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sharra more male or female?

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

When was Sharra most popular?

Sharra peaked in 1979 with 26 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 US437
All-Time Births457
1 in X1 in 755,278
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1979
World Rank#224,316
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.