Shari
A diminutive of the female given name Sharon, variant of Sherry.
Every Shari since 1927 — 40,973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shari
Shari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,780 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1927, 40,973 American babies have been named Shari. Its peak came in 1961, when 3,127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Shari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shari 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 | 8 | #11,780 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,015 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,916 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,112 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,322 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,270 | — | — |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,300 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,071 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,735 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,054 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,588 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,983 | — | — |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,155 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,374 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,155 | — | — |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,069 | — | — |
| 2008 | 19 | #7,029 | — | — |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,514 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,355 | — | — |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,093 | — | — |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,190 | — | — |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,099 | — | — |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,326 | — | — |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,698 | — | — |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,509 | — | — |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,978 | — | — |
| 1990 | 201 | #945 | — | — |
| 1985 | 516 | #426 | — | — |
| 1980 | 350 | #539 | — | — |
| 1975 | 482 | #419 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,200 | #257 | 6 | #4,645 |
| 1965 | 1,847 | #184 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,888 | #195 | — | — |
| 1955 | 447 | #418 | — | — |
| 1950 | 534 | #335 | — | — |
| 1945 | 142 | #607 | — | — |
| 1940 | 67 | #878 | — | — |
| 1935 | 24 | #1,539 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,304 | — | — |
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Famous people named Shari
- Shari Headley Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shari mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Sharon, variant of Sherry.
How popular is the name Shari in 2025?
Shari ranked #11,780 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shari?
40,973 babies have been named Shari in the United States since 1927, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shari most popular?
Shari peaked in 1961, when 3,127 newborns received the name.
Is Shari a boy or girl name?
Shari is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shari rising or falling?
Shari is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shari?
Well-known people named Shari include Shari Headley (actor).