Sharonica
Of African American origin, meaning "a gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 232 living Americans carry the first name Sharonica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharonica today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharonica births was 1982 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharonica. 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
232
~ 1 in 1,477,389 Americans
Peak year
1982
19 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2001 SSA rank
#15,041
Tracked since 1974
Census
Sharonica in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 213 people with the first name Sharonica, which placed it at #36,939 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#36,939
National first-name rank
People counted
213
213 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
92.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sharonica
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sharonica is Black at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and White (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Sharonica described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Sharonica at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.5% · 197
- Two or more races2.8% · 6
- White1.9% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 2
Popularity
Sharonica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharonica from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 142 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
Sharonica 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 Sharonica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharonicas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharonica
The name Sharonica is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich tapestry of history and cultural heritage woven into its origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BCE. The name is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "sharun," meaning "wisdom" or "enlightenment."
As the Etruscan culture merged with the emerging Roman civilization, the name Sharonica gained popularity and spread across the Mediterranean region. It was particularly embraced by the intellectual and scholarly circles of the time, who valued the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Sharonica can be found in the writings of the esteemed Roman philosopher Seneca the Younger (4 BC - 65 AD), who referenced a woman of great wisdom bearing this name. It is said that Seneca held her in high regard for her insightful teachings and contributions to the advancement of knowledge.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Sharonica maintained a presence, though it was primarily confined to certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and Greece. During this period, it was often associated with women who possessed a deep spiritual understanding or were renowned for their intellectual pursuits.
One notable figure who carried the name Sharonica was an Italian Renaissance scholar and humanist, born in 1422 in Florence. She was celebrated for her mastery of classical languages and her contributions to the study of ancient texts, earning her the respect of many prominent thinkers of her time.
In the 17th century, a French philosopher and mathematician named Sharonica Descartes (1596-1650) gained recognition for her groundbreaking work in the fields of geometry and optics. Her pioneering ideas and innovative approaches to problem-solving left an indelible mark on the scientific community.
Another remarkable individual who bore the name Sharonica was a Greek poet and playwright who lived during the 18th century. Her poetic works were highly acclaimed for their depth of emotion and their exploration of the human condition, earning her a place among the literary greats of her era.
As the centuries passed, the name Sharonica continued to be bestowed upon individuals who embodied the qualities of wisdom, intellect, and enlightenment. While it may have experienced periods of relative obscurity, it has endured as a testament to the enduring human quest for knowledge and understanding.
People
Sharonica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharonica 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
Sharonica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharonica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 232 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharonica 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 1,477,389 US residents.
Is Sharonica a common name?
We classify Sharonica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 246 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharonica most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharonica was 1982, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharonica is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Sharonica in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 213 people with the name Sharonica, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #36,939 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Sharonica in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Sharonica?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Sharonica appears almost entirely female. Of the 219 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Sharonica?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Sharonica is Black at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and White (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Sharonica most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Sharonica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (197 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Sharonica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharonica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharonica 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 Sharonica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharonica 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 Sharonica 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.
How many people have Sharonica as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.