Sharla
Every Sharla since 1932 — 6,444 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sharla
Sharla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,781 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 6,444 American babies have been named Sharla. Its peak came in 1972, when 241 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 Sharla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sharla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,872 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,586 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,999 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,271 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,601 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,587 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,805 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,701 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,055 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,149 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,750 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,178 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,829 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,397 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,056 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,515 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,802 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,831 |
| 2004 | 17 | #7,037 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,589 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,999 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,919 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,755 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,327 |
| 1990 | 74 | #1,902 |
| 1985 | 89 | #1,428 |
| 1980 | 126 | #1,104 |
| 1975 | 181 | #781 |
| 1970 | 197 | #752 |
| 1965 | 198 | #702 |
| 1960 | 136 | #908 |
| 1955 | 78 | #1,138 |
| 1950 | 69 | #1,111 |
| 1945 | 43 | #1,229 |
| 1940 | 19 | #1,890 |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,132 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sharla in 2025?
Sharla ranked #11,781 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 Sharla?
6,444 babies have been named Sharla in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sharla most popular?
Sharla peaked in 1972, when 241 newborns received the name.
Is Sharla a boy or girl name?
Sharla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sharla rising or falling?
Sharla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.