Sharif
Every Sharif since 1963 — 2,690 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sharif
Sharif is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,512 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 2,690 American babies have been named Sharif. Its peak came in 1980, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Sharif stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sharif 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 | — | — | 7 | #10,512 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,407 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,837 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #6,102 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,473 |
| 2020 | — | — | 23 | #4,399 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,091 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,075 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,284 |
| 2016 | — | — | 28 | #3,874 |
| 2015 | — | — | 24 | #4,271 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,764 |
| 2013 | — | — | 25 | #4,041 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,227 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,196 |
| 2010 | — | — | 37 | #3,120 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,154 |
| 2008 | — | — | 38 | #3,094 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,876 |
| 2006 | — | — | 42 | #2,780 |
| 2005 | — | — | 45 | #2,521 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41 | #2,633 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40 | #2,573 |
| 2002 | — | — | 48 | #2,218 |
| 2001 | — | — | 62 | #1,812 |
| 2000 | — | — | 56 | #1,892 |
| 1995 | — | — | 68 | #1,454 |
| 1990 | — | — | 81 | #1,225 |
| 1985 | — | — | 59 | #1,255 |
| 1980 | — | — | 82 | #1,003 |
| 1975 | — | — | 73 | #964 |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,070 | 13 | #2,719 |
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Famous people named Sharif
- Sharif Sheikh Ahmed Politician · b. 1964
- Sharif Sharifov Wrestler · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sharif in 2025?
Sharif ranked #10,512 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sharif?
2,690 babies have been named Sharif in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sharif most popular?
Sharif peaked in 1980, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Sharif a boy or girl name?
Sharif is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sharif rising or falling?
Sharif is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sharif?
Well-known people named Sharif include Sharif Sheikh Ahmed (politician), Sharif Sharifov (wrestler).