Shar
girl nameShar entered the US charts in 1955, peaked at #3435 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1955–2025
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rank today
#3435
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4661 |
| 1960s | #5380 |
| 1970s | #6846 |
| 1980s | #10328 |
| 1990s | #11670 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shar alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shar in 2025?
- Shar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shar most popular?
- Shar peaked in 1970, reaching #3435 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shar with classmates?
- Shar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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