Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharri since 1937
Babies named Sharri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 228 |
| 1960s | 613 |
| 1970s | 230 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharri is a name that reached its highest popularity in 1962, according to Social Security data. Although it has not ranked in recent decades, its trajectory has remained stable since its first recorded use in 1937. The name's Irish roots connect it to the word for 'foal,' giving it a gentle, animal-inspired meaning, while its phonetic similarity to Sharon and Sherri helped it fit into mid-century naming trends. Parents today might appreciate its brief, cheerful sound and its low frequency, making it a distinctive choice with a nostalgic feel.
Sharri is primarily an Anglicized form of the Irish name Searra, which derives from the Irish word 'searrach,' meaning 'foal' or 'young horse.' It also emerged in the mid-20th century as a variant of Sharon, itself a biblical place name, or as a feminization of Barry, an Irish surname meaning 'spear.' The name saw modest use in the United States from the 1930s onward, with a peak in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Riri, Shay
Sibling names for Sharri
Names that share Sharri's style, for a brother or sister.
