MallowbyNames

Sharnee

SHAR-nee · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern phonetic variant of Sherry or Sharon, influenced by the -ee suffix.

Peak popularity
1988
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Sharnee since 1971

Babies named Sharnee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4913198020002020Most births 1988Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s14
1980s49
1990s39
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Sharnee is a modern invented name first recorded in 1971. It peaked in 1988, the year of its greatest usage, but has never entered the top 1000. The name has remained rare and stable since the 1980s. Its formation likely draws from the popularity of Sherry and similar names, with the -ee suffix giving it a diminutive or playful feel. Though it has no top states of high concentration, its sporadic use across the U.S. reflects its status as a creative choice rather than a traditional one.

Sharnee is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1971. It appears to be a phonetic respelling of Sherry or Sharon, with the -ee suffix fashionable in the 1970s and 1980s. The name saw modest use, peaking in 1988, but has remained rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Shar

Sibling names for Sharnee

Names that share Sharnee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sharnee mean?
The meaning is unclear; it is likely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Sherry or Sharon.
How popular is Sharnee?
Sharnee has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1988, but usage has been rare since.
Is Sharnee a boy or girl name?
Sharnee is almost exclusively used for girls.