Shareef
Every Shareef since 1974 — 1,196 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shareef
Shareef is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,806 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,196 American babies have been named Shareef. Its peak came in 1997, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Shareef stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shareef year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,806 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,759 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,609 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,698 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,986 |
| 2020 | 19 | #5,007 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,885 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,647 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,613 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,298 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,619 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,031 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,358 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,832 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,426 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7,026 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,277 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,681 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,776 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,980 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,038 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,113 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,612 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,248 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,853 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,249 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,617 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,616 |
| 1985 | 30 | #1,963 |
| 1980 | 38 | #1,588 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,622 |
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Famous people named Shareef
- Shareef Abdur-Rahim Basketball player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shareef in 2025?
Shareef ranked #8,806 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shareef?
1,196 babies have been named Shareef in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shareef most popular?
Shareef peaked in 1997, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Shareef a boy or girl name?
Shareef is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shareef rising or falling?
Shareef is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shareef?
Well-known people named Shareef include Shareef Abdur-Rahim (basketball player).