Sharwin
A name of Persian origin meaning "pleasant", "delightful", or "refreshing".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Sharwin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sharwin today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharwin births was 2024 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharwin. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Sharwin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sharwin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2024
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,091
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Sharwin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharwin from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharwin 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 Sharwin 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 Sharwin
The name Sharwin is a rare and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it may have roots in ancient Sanskrit, where the prefix "shar" could signify "arrow" or "spear," suggesting a potential connection to warrior cultures. Others trace its lineage to the Persian word "sharvin," meaning "noble" or "exalted."
Historically, the name Sharwin seems to have been most prevalent in certain regions of South Asia and the Middle East. Remnants of this name have been found etched onto ancient stone tablets and pottery shards, hinting at its antiquity. However, definitive records of its earliest usage remain elusive.
One of the earliest known figures to bear the name Sharwin was a 7th-century Persian nobleman and military leader, Sharwin ibn Khalid al-Qurashi. His exploits were immortalized in various chronicles of the time, depicting him as a skilled strategist and valiant warrior.
In the 12th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Afghanistan, Sharwin al-Din Rumi, gained widespread acclaim for his spiritual teachings and poetic works. His profound insights and lyrical verses continue to inspire seekers of wisdom across the globe.
During the Mughal era in India, a prominent courtier and advisor to Emperor Akbar, Sharwin Khan, played a pivotal role in shaping the empire's cultural and administrative policies. His diplomatic acumen and intellectual prowess were highly regarded by the emperor and his contemporaries.
In more recent times, Sharwin Ahmadzada, an Afghan poet and scholar born in 1925, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of his nation. His eloquent poetry and scholarly writings on Afghan culture and history earned him widespread recognition and accolades.
Another notable figure was Sharwin Bazegar Yazdi, an Iranian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the late 15th century. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy were significant, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his era.
While the name Sharwin may be relatively uncommon today, its rich historical tapestry weaves together threads from diverse cultures and eras, imbuing it with a sense of mystery and intrigue. Each bearer of this name carries forward a legacy that spans centuries, connecting them to a tapestry of stories and achievements that have left an indelible mark on the annals of human civilization.
People
Sharwin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharwin 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
Sharwin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharwin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharwin 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Sharwin a common name?
We classify Sharwin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharwin most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharwin was 2024, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharwin is about 6 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 Sharwin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharwin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharwin 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 Sharwin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharwin 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 Sharwin 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 Sharwin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.