Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharmain since 1955
Babies named Sharmain per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharmain is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1955. It reached its peak usage in 1990, yet it has never appeared in the national top 1,000 rankings, placing it in the company of truly uncommon names. The name's trajectory has been stable, suggesting a small but consistent number of parents choose it each year. Though no top states are associated with Sharmain, its resemblance to the more familiar Charmaine may appeal to those seeking a distinctive but intuitive spelling. Its exact meaning remains uncertain, but the connection to French-derived Charmaine lends it a sense of grace. For parents drawn to lyrical, underused names, Sharmain offers a quiet alternative to more common choices.
Sharmain is likely a modern respelling or variant of Charmaine, which itself derives from the French 'charme' meaning 'charm' or 'song'. Alternatively, it may be a blend of Sharon (from the biblical 'plain of Sharon') and the popular -aine suffix. The name gained modest use in English-speaking countries from the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Maine, Char
Sibling names for Sharmain
Names that share Sharmain's style, for a brother or sister.
