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Sharnice

shar-NEES · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining elements of names like Sharon and Janice, or a variant of Sharneice.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Sharnice since 1975

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

285583198020002020Most births 1992Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s10
1980s138
1990s256
2000s21
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Sharnice is a modern American invented name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1975, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. Its peak year was 1992, when it saw its highest usage, though it never reached the top 1,000 national rankings. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, with rare but consistent use. Sharnice exemplifies the pattern of blending familiar name parts to create a distinctive new name, a practice especially common in African American communities during the 1970s and 1980s. While no top states are recorded for Sharnice, its usage has been scattered across the country. This name carries a modern, melodic feel, combining the 'Shar-' start with the '-ice' ending seen in names like Janice.

Sharnice is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending the popular name element 'Shar-' (from names like Sharon or Sharona) with the '-ice' suffix found in names such as Janice or Candice. It first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s and saw its highest usage in the early 1990s, reflecting a trend of creative name formation during that period.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Shar, Niecey, Shari

Variants: Sharneice, Sharnise, Sharniece

Sibling names for Sharnice

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sharnice mean?
Sharnice is a modern invented name of uncertain meaning, likely a combination of elements from names like Sharon and Janice.
How popular is Sharnice today?
Sharnice peaked in popularity in 1992 but has since declined; it remains rare and did not rank among the top 1,000 names in recent years.
Is Sharnice a boy or girl name?
Sharnice is almost exclusively used for girls.