Shariann
A feminine name of English origin meaning "brown-haired girl".
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Shariann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shariann today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shariann births was 1969 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shariann. 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 Shariann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
1969
6 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1985 SSA rank
#12,154
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Shariann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shariann from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Shariann remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shariann 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 Shariann 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 Shariann
The name Shariann is an English feminine given name, derived from the biblical Hebrew name Sharon. Sharon was originally a place name referring to a fertile coastal region in ancient Israel, mentioned in the Bible as a location where roses and lilies grew abundantly. The word "sharon" itself is believed to have derived from the Semitic root meaning "plain" or "level ground."
The earliest recorded use of the name Shariann dates back to the early 20th century, likely emerging as a combination of Sharon and the popular suffix "-ann." It became particularly prevalent in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom during the mid-20th century, possibly inspired by the biblical references and the symbolism of fertility and beauty associated with the Sharon region.
One of the earliest notable bearers of the name Shariann was Shariann Lewitt (1935-2022), an American artist known for her pioneering work in conceptual art and minimalism. Her artistic contributions spanned several decades and had a significant influence on the development of contemporary art.
Another historically significant individual with this name was Shariann Broussard (1926-2011), an American radio personality and pioneer in the field of broadcasting. She hosted a popular radio show in Louisiana for over six decades, becoming a beloved figure in the local community.
In the realm of literature, Shariann Garriott (1935-2010) was an American author and educator who wrote several acclaimed children's books, including the award-winning "The Caravan Kids" series, which explored themes of diversity and cultural understanding.
Shariann Lewitt (1885-1964), an American social worker and activist, made significant contributions to the field of child welfare and advocacy for children's rights in the early 20th century. Her efforts helped shape policies and legislation aimed at improving the lives of underprivileged children.
Finally, Shariann Woodward (1924-2003) was a British actress and playwright who gained recognition for her work in theater and television productions during the mid-20th century. Her performances in Shakespearean plays and contemporary dramas garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the rich cultural landscape of the time.
People
Shariann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shariann 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
Shariann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shariann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shariann 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Shariann a common name?
We classify Shariann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shariann most popular?
The single biggest year for Shariann was 1969, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shariann is about 55 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 Shariann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shariann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shariann 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 Shariann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shariann 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 Shariann 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 people have Shariann as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.