Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharetta since 1966
Babies named Sharetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharetta is a modern American name that first appeared in recorded data in 1966. It is an invented name, likely formed by combining the popular syllable 'Sha-' with the feminine suffix '-etta', a pattern seen in other modern coinages. The name reached its peak popularity in 1978, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Over the past few decades, its usage has remained stable but quite rare, with no significant spikes or declines. The top states for this name are not available due to its low frequency, but it likely emerged during a period when creatively constructed names with familiar sounds were gaining appeal among American parents.
Sharetta is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1966. It appears to be a blend of the popular prefix 'Sha-' (found in names like Sharon and Shantel) with the suffix '-etta', which adds a feminine diminutive quality. The name saw its peak usage in 1978 and has since maintained a stable but low level of use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Share, Retta
Sibling names for Sharetta
Names that share Sharetta's style, for a brother or sister.
