Sharette
A feminine name of American origin, possibly derived from Sharon or Sherry.
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Sharette. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharette today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharette births was 1981 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharette. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sharette. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1981
12 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1982 SSA rank
#11,964
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Sharette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharette from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 17 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
Sharette 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 Sharette 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 Sharette
The name Sharette is believed to have originated from the Old French word "charet," which means "small chariot" or "cart." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in regions where Old French was spoken, such as parts of modern-day France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharette can be found in a 13th-century French manuscript, which mentions a woman named Sharette de Montpellier. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Sharette de Beauvais was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Beauvais, located in northern France. Her business dealings and property ownership were documented in various historical records from that era.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned artist named Sharette du Plessis was active in the 16th century. She was known for her intricate tapestries and textile works, which were highly sought after by noble patrons across Europe.
In the 17th century, a French philosopher and writer named Sharette Descartes gained recognition for her works on metaphysics and epistemology. She was a contemporary of René Descartes, although it is unclear if they were directly related.
Another notable figure with the name Sharette was a 19th-century French explorer named Sharette Dumont. She embarked on several expeditions to Africa and was one of the first European women to document her travels extensively in that region.
While the name Sharette may have its roots in Old French, it is important to note that it has evolved and adapted over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation across different cultures and regions.
People
Sharette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharette 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
Sharette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharette 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Sharette a common name?
We classify Sharette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharette most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharette was 1981, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharette is about 48 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 Sharette in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharette a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharette 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 Sharette still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharette 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 Sharette 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 Sharette?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.