Shardae
A feminine name of uncertain origin possibly meaning "brilliant" or "shining woman".
Name Census estimates that about 1,350 living Americans carry the first name Shardae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shardae today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shardae births was 1986 (200 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shardae. 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.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 253,892 Americans
Peak year
1986
200 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2015 SSA rank
#18,721
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Shardae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shardae from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 620 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shardae 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 Shardae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shardaes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Michigan, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Shardae, while Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 41 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shardae
The name Shardae is believed to have originated from a combination of the French word "chardonneret," meaning "goldfinch," and the English suffix "-ae," which is often used to form feminine names. This unique blend suggests that the name may have its roots in France or other parts of Western Europe during the Middle Ages or the Renaissance period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shardae can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in a French poetry anthology. However, it was relatively uncommon at the time and was primarily used in literary circles and among the aristocracy.
In the 18th century, a notable figure named Shardae Delacroix (1712-1784) gained recognition as a celebrated author and philosopher in Paris. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her a place in the annals of French literature.
During the 19th century, the name Shardae gained some traction in parts of Europe and North America, particularly among families with French or English heritage. One prominent individual bearing this name was Shardae Beaumont (1835-1912), a renowned artist from New Orleans whose vibrant landscapes and portraits captured the essence of Southern life.
As the 20th century dawned, the name Shardae continued to resonate across different cultures and regions. Shardae Alvarez (1901-1988), a Mexican-American activist, played a pivotal role in advocating for workers' rights and social justice in California's agricultural communities.
Another notable figure was Shardae Nguyen (1925-2002), a Vietnamese writer and poet who explored the complexities of her country's history and cultural identity through her poignant works, which garnered international acclaim.
While the name Shardae has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by a diverse array of individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from literature and art to activism and social reform.
People
Shardae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shardae 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
Shardae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shardae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,350 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shardae 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 253,892 US residents.
Is Shardae a common name?
We classify Shardae as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,404 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shardae most popular?
The single biggest year for Shardae was 1986, when 200 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shardae is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shardae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shardae 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.
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.