Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharma since 1935
Babies named Sharma per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 121 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharma is a rare given name first recorded in U.S. data in 1935, with its peak usage occurring in 1972. Despite never ranking among the top 1000 names, it saw a modest uptick in the 1970s, after which its usage has remained stable at very low levels. The name's similarity to the widespread Indian surname may have contributed to its selection by some families, but there is no strong historical or linguistic evidence tying it to a specific meaning or tradition. As a modern, low-frequency name, Sharma offers a distinctive choice without a fixed cultural or etymological anchor.
The name Sharma is likely a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the common Indian surname Sharma (derived from Sanskrit 'sharman' meaning 'joy' or 'shelter'), but used as a given name primarily in the United States. Its first recorded appearance in Social Security data is 1935, with a peak in popularity in 1972. No clear derivation or historical use as a first name outside of this modern context is attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Mara
Sibling names for Sharma
Names that share Sharma's style, for a brother or sister.
