Shara
Every Shara since 1927 — 4,950 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shara
Shara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,680 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1927, 4,950 American babies have been named Shara. Its peak came in 1979, when 232 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,680 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,316 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,377 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,201 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,151 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,285 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,761 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,567 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,053 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,807 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,971 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,283 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #12,010 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,231 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,396 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,698 | — | — |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,679 | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,314 | — | — |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,776 | — | — |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,524 | — | — |
| 2003 | 20 | #6,016 | — | — |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,882 | — | — |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,479 | — | — |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,062 | — | — |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,725 | — | — |
| 1990 | 90 | #1,655 | — | — |
| 1985 | 164 | #948 | — | — |
| 1980 | 210 | #783 | — | — |
| 1975 | 123 | #997 | 5 | #6,200 |
| 1970 | 106 | #1,117 | — | — |
| 1965 | 58 | #1,457 | — | — |
| 1960 | 30 | #2,142 | — | — |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,075 | — | — |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,994 | — | — |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,435 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,811 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Shara
- Shara Proctor Athlete · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shara in 2025?
Shara ranked #14,680 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shara?
4,950 babies have been named Shara in the United States since 1927, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shara most popular?
Shara peaked in 1979, when 232 newborns received the name.
Is Shara a boy or girl name?
Shara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shara rising or falling?
Shara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shara?
Well-known people named Shara include Shara Proctor (athlete).