Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharad since 1969
Babies named Sharad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharad, a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'autumn', evokes the harvest season and cultural festivals. In the United States, it first appeared in 1969 and reached its peak popularity in 1982, though it has never been widespread. The name has maintained a consistent but rare presence over the decades, reflecting its cultural specificity. While no top states are recorded for Sharad, its usage is most common among Indian-American families. The trajectory of the name has been stable, indicating a steady but low level of adoption without significant trends.
Sharad comes from Sanskrit शरद् (śarad), meaning 'autumn' or 'year'. It is a classical term for the autumn season in the Hindu calendar, Sharad Ritu, which is considered a time of harvest and festivals. The name has been used in India for centuries, both as a given name and in literary and poetic contexts.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Sharadh, Sharada (feminine)
Sibling names for Sharad
Names that share Sharad's style, for a brother or sister.
