Sharitta
A feminine Arabic name meaning "wanderer" or "traveler".
Name Census estimates that about 50 living Americans carry the first name Sharitta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharitta today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharitta births was 1982 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharitta. 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 Sharitta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
50
~ 1 in 6,855,087 Americans
Peak year
1982
8 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1990 SSA rank
#12,669
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Sharitta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharitta from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 36 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
Sharitta 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 Sharitta 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 Sharitta
The given name Sharitta is of uncertain origin, with no definitive records of its linguistic roots or cultural background. It is a relatively uncommon name, and its etymology remains shrouded in mystery.
Some scholars have speculated that Sharitta may have originated from an ancient Sanskrit word, possibly related to the concept of "flow" or "movement." However, this theory lacks substantial evidence and is largely based on conjecture.
Throughout history, there are no notable mentions of the name Sharitta in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest documented instances of the name appear to be from the late 20th century, with no clear connection to any particular region or cultural tradition.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sharitta is Sharitta Golden, an American artist and painter known for her abstract expressionist works. Born in 1957, Golden's vibrant canvases have been exhibited in various galleries across the United States.
Another notable figure bearing the name Sharitta is Sharitta D. Williams, an American lawyer and legal advocate. Born in 1972, Williams has dedicated her career to defending civil rights and advocating for social justice, particularly in the realm of housing discrimination and fair employment practices.
In the realm of sports, Sharitta Baggett is a former professional basketball player from the United States. Born in 1979, Baggett played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for several teams, including the Connecticut Sun and the San Antonio Stars, during the early 2000s.
Another individual with the name Sharitta is Sharitta Paulk, an American entrepreneur and business executive. Paulk is the founder and CEO of a successful consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
Lastly, Sharitta Johnson is an American educator and author. Born in 1982, Johnson has written several books focused on promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading among children and young adults.
While the name Sharitta remains relatively uncommon, these individuals have made their mark in various fields, from art and law to sports, business, and education, contributing to the diverse tapestry of individuals who bear this intriguing moniker.
People
Sharitta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharitta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Sharitta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharitta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 50 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharitta 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 6,855,087 US residents.
Is Sharitta a common name?
We classify Sharitta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharitta most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharitta was 1982, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharitta is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharitta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharitta 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.