Shari
Peaked at #142 nationally in 1961, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1927, Shari has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Shari — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#142
in 1961
Current rank
#14965
in 2024
Years tracked
97
1927–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1927, Shari reached its peak popularity for girls in 1961, ranking #142 nationally with 3,117 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7588 (2014) to #14965 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Shari ranks #14965 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,965 | 6 |
| 2023 | #14,899 | 6 |
| 2022 | #11,104 | 9 |
| 2021 | #17,312 | 5 |
| 2020 | #13,256 | 7 |
| 2019 | #7,298 | 16 |
| 2018 | #9,069 | 12 |
| 2016 | #10,735 | 10 |
Shari — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2875
in 1961
Last ranked
#4644
in 1970
Years tracked
7
1959–1970
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1959, Shari reached its peak popularity for boys in 1961, ranking #2875 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Shari hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1970, when it stood at #4644.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | #4,644 | 6 |
| 1969 | #4,927 | 5 |
| 1966 | #4,446 | 5 |
| 1964 | #3,968 | 6 |
| 1962 | #3,016 | 9 |
| 1961 | #2,875 | 10 |
| 1959 | #4,491 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Shari most popular?
Shari was most popular in 1961, when it ranked #142 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shari becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shari?
At least 40,967 babies have been recorded with the name Shari in the US since 1927, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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