Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharie since 1934
Babies named Sharie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 189 |
| 1950s | 301 |
| 1960s | 530 |
| 1970s | 367 |
| 1980s | 370 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharie is a feminine name that emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1934. Its popularity peaked in 1962, reflecting a broader trend of 'Sherry' and its variants during the mid-20th century. Despite being absent from the top 1000 in recent years, it has maintained a steady but rare presence. The name's trajectory shows it has remained stable over the decades, primarily used in the 1960s. While not associated with any specific region, it was part of a wave of creative respellings common in the English-speaking world.
Sharie is a modern English coinage, likely originating as a variant of Sherry, itself a diminutive of Sharon. Sharon is a biblical place name from the Hebrew 'שָׁרוֹן' (Sharon), referring to the coastal plain of Israel. Alternatively, it may be a respelled form of Sheri, a short form of names like Charlotte or Cheryl. The name saw moderate use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Sherry
Sibling names for Sharie
Names that share Sharie's style, for a brother or sister.
