Sharice
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Sharon and Clarice.
Name Census estimates that about 1,368 living Americans carry the first name Sharice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharice today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharice births was 1992 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharice. 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 250,551 Americans
Peak year
1992
70 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2013 SSA rank
#18,860
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Sharice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharice from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 438 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
Sharice 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 Sharice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharices live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Sharice, while Texas, New Jersey, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharice
The name Sharice is a relatively modern name that first emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Sharon and Clarice, blending elements from both. The name Sharon is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "sharan" meaning "plain" or "field." Clarice, on the other hand, is a French name derived from the Latin name Claritia, which means "bright" or "illustrious."
The earliest recorded use of the name Sharice dates back to the 1970s, when it began appearing in birth records and census data in various parts of the United States. While the name does not have a long historical lineage or deep cultural roots, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and distinctive name choice.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Sharice is Sharice Davids, an American politician and former professional mixed martial artist. Davids made history in 2018 when she became one of the first Native American women elected to the United States Congress, representing Kansas' 3rd congressional district.
Another individual named Sharice who achieved recognition is Sharice Beckley, a Canadian singer and songwriter. Beckley gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a member of the pop group Shai-Lee, known for their hit single "I'll Be There."
In the field of sports, Sharice Asmah is a former professional basketball player from Canada. She played in various professional leagues, including the WNBA, and represented Canada in international competitions.
Sharice Hendricks is an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Game" and "Sleepover."
Lastly, Sharice Richey is an American author and motivational speaker. She has written several books on personal growth and self-empowerment, including "The Power of Positivity" and "Unleash Your Greatness."
While the name Sharice does not have a long and storied history, it has gained popularity in recent times, with notable individuals from various fields and backgrounds bearing this unique moniker.
People
Sharice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharice 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
Sharice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,368 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharice 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 250,551 US residents.
Is Sharice a common name?
We classify Sharice as "Rare". It ranks above 91.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,459 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharice most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharice was 1992, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharice is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharice 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.