Holding steady.
Popularity of Shar since 1955
Babies named Shar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shar is a rare and succinct name that emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1955. It likely originated as a diminutive of Sharon, a biblical place name that enjoyed great popularity from the 1930s through the 1960s, or as a phonetic variant of Cher. The name saw its peak usage in 1970, after which its frequency declined and remained stable at very low levels. Shar has never appeared on the Social Security Administration's top 1000 list, consistently ranking below the threshold. Its short, one-syllable structure fits a modern style, yet its ambiguous etymology may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name. As a standalone name, Shar is almost exclusively given to girls in the available data.
Shar first appeared as a given name in the mid-20th century, most likely as a shortened form of Sharon, a biblical place name from the Plain of Sharon in Israel, or as a phonetic variant of Cher, which itself derives from French chérie meaning 'darling'. It has seen sporadic use in the United States, particularly in the 1970s.
Sibling names for Shar
Names that share Shar's style, for a brother or sister.
