Sharann
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "noble lady".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Sharann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharann today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharann births was 1954 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Sharann is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sharanns were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sharann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1954
6 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1954 SSA rank
#5,644
Tracked since 1943
Popularity
Sharann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharann from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sharann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharann
The name Sharann is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was predominant in ancient India. The name is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Shara," meaning arrow or missile, and "Anna," meaning food or sustenance. Historically, the name was associated with strength, protection, and nourishment.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to deities and mythological figures with names similar to Sharann. One example is the goddess Sharan, who was revered as the protector of the helpless and the provider of shelter and nourishment.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sharann dates back to the 6th century BCE, during the Mauryan Empire in ancient India. Historical records mention a warrior named Sharann, who was known for his skills with the bow and arrow, as well as his generosity toward the poor and needy.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sharann. One of the earliest was Sharann Gupta (550 CE - 619 CE), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.
Another historical figure was Sharann Devi (1504 - 1568), a princess from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, who was celebrated for her bravery and leadership during times of war and conflict.
In the realm of literature, Sharann Kaur (1725 - 1798) was a Sikh poet and mystic whose works were influential in shaping the spiritual and cultural traditions of the Sikh community.
During the 19th century, Sharann Rani (1835 - 1887) was a prominent educator and social reformer who established several schools for girls in the Indian state of Punjab, advocating for women's education and empowerment.
More recently, Sharann Srivastava (1920 - 2004) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting the ancient dance forms of India on the global stage.
While the name Sharann has its roots in ancient India, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures and communities around the world, often carrying the connotations of strength, protection, and nurturing.
People
Sharann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sharann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Sharann a common name?
We classify Sharann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharann most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharann was 1954, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharann is about 78 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sharann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sharann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharann in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sharann can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Sharann?
Want to know how many people share the name Sharann? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.