Sharetta
A feminine name derived from Sharon, meaning "plain" or "field" in Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 245 living Americans carry the first name Sharetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharetta today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharetta births was 1978 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharetta. 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
245
~ 1 in 1,398,997 Americans
Peak year
1978
17 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,405
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Sharetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharetta from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 134 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
Sharetta 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 Sharetta 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 Sharetta
The name Sharetta is a feminine given name that originated in the late 20th century, likely derived from a combination of the French name "Chérie" meaning "darling" and the English suffix "-etta" which is a diminutive form. While its exact origins are uncertain, it is believed to have been created as a unique and modern name.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sharetta can be traced back to the United States in the 1960s, where it gained popularity as a distinctive and stylish choice for baby girls. However, there are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention this name, as it is a relatively recent creation.
Throughout its history, the name Sharetta has been borne by a number of notable individuals, although their impact and fame may vary. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Sharetta Patterson, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, representing the United States.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sharetta Portis, an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000, representing the 55th district. She was a prominent advocate for education and social welfare issues during her tenure.
In the field of entertainment, Sharetta Johnikin is an American actress and singer who has appeared in various television shows and stage productions throughout her career, which spans several decades.
Sharetta Renee Tyce, born in 1982, is a former professional basketball player from the United States who played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Minnesota Lynx and the Detroit Shock.
Additionally, Sharetta Butts is an American author and motivational speaker who has written several books on personal growth and self-empowerment, inspiring readers with her life experiences and insights.
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals represent some of the notable bearers of the name Sharetta throughout its relatively short history, showcasing its use in various fields and professions.
People
Sharetta + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sharetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 245 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharetta 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 1,398,997 US residents.
Is Sharetta a common name?
We classify Sharetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 263 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharetta was 1978, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharetta is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharetta 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.