Sharnell
Every Sharnell since 1959 — 599 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sharnell
Sharnell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1959, 599 American babies have been named Sharnell. Its peak came in 1989, when 31 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 Sharnell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sharnell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2007 | 5 | #20,093 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,130 |
| 2004 | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,246 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,726 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,443 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,504 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,608 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,282 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,551 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,214 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,773 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sharnell in 2025?
Sharnell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sharnell?
599 babies have been named Sharnell in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sharnell most popular?
Sharnell peaked in 1989, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Sharnell a boy or girl name?
Sharnell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sharnell rising or falling?
Sharnell has been roughly stable over the past decade.