Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharese since 1961
Babies named Sharese per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 255 |
| 1980s | 337 |
| 1990s | 164 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharese is a modern American name that emerged in the early 1960s, first recorded in 1961. Its peak year was 1980, though even then it never entered the top 1000 and remains quite rare. The name reflects a distinctive blend of fashionable sounds from that era, combining the 'Sha-' prefix with the '-rese' suffix, reminiscent of names like Cherise. While its exact inspiration is unknown, it fits into a category of invented names that gained popularity in African American communities during the late 20th century. Sharese has not seen a resurgence in recent decades and remains a rare choice today.
Sharese appears to be a modern American coinage, popular in the late 20th century. It likely combines the fashionable prefix 'Sha-' (seen in names like Shauna, Sharlene) with the popular suffix '-rese', possibly influenced by names such as Cherise or Clarisse. The name was first recorded in 1961 and saw its highest usage in 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Share, Resey
Sibling names for Sharese
Names that share Sharese's style, for a brother or sister.
