Sharome
A unique variation of the name Sharon, potentially combining elements meaning "plain" or "charm."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sharome. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sharome today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharome births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharome. 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 Sharome. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,714
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Sharome: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharome 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 Sharome during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharome
The given name Sharome is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq, around the 3rd millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "sha," meaning "to shine," and "rome," meaning "greatness" or "glory."
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, names often carried symbolic meanings and were intended to reflect the qualities and aspirations that parents had for their children. The name Sharome was likely given to newborns with the hope that they would grow up to achieve great things and bring honor and distinction to their families.
While there are no known direct references to the name Sharome in ancient Sumerian texts or inscriptions, it is believed to have been in use during the height of the Sumerian city-states, such as Uruk, Ur, and Lagash. These cities were centers of cultural and intellectual advancement, and it is possible that the name was popular among the ruling classes or elite families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharome can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, which mentions a high-ranking official bearing this name during the reign of the Babylonian king Hammurabi. However, the details surrounding this individual are scarce, and their significance in history remains uncertain.
Throughout the centuries, the name Sharome has been carried by several notable figures. In the 6th century BCE, a philosopher and mathematician from the Greek city of Miletus, known as Sharome of Miletus, made significant contributions to the development of geometry and the study of irrational numbers. His work laid the foundation for many of the mathematical principles still used today.
During the Islamic Golden Age, a renowned Persian physician and scholar named Sharome al-Razi lived in the 9th and 10th centuries CE. He was a pioneer in the field of medicine and is credited with writing one of the earliest comprehensive medical encyclopedias, which influenced the practice of medicine for centuries to come.
In the 12th century, a powerful military leader and statesman from the Seljuk Empire, Sharome ibn Ali, played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories and the consolidation of its power in the Middle East. His strategic prowess and leadership abilities made him a formidable figure in the region's history.
In the realm of literature, a Somali poet and writer named Sharome Abdullahi Qudub rose to prominence in the 19th century. His works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Somalia and explored themes of love, loss, and resilience, earned him a lasting legacy in the country's literary tradition.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, a renowned Egyptian archaeologist named Sharome Farouk made significant contributions to the study of ancient Egyptian civilization. His excavations and discoveries shed light on the lives and customs of the pharaohs and their subjects, providing invaluable insights into one of the world's oldest and most fascinating cultures.
People
Sharome + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharome 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
Sharome: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharome?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharome 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sharome a common name?
We classify Sharome as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharome most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharome was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharome is about 46 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 Sharome in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharome a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharome in the SSA data are male. 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 Sharome still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharome 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 Sharome 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 Sharome?
Want to know how many people share the name Sharome? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.