Feminine dossier · first seen 1927
Shara
Endangered
Down 97.4% from peak
Peak era
1979
Peak births
232
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Shara
How many people are named Shara?
An estimated 4,375 living Americans are named Shara.
How rare is Shara?
Shara is very rare among babies today, with 6 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.4% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Shara?
The median age of a living American named Shara is approximately 45 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 53 years old.
Is Shara still popular?
No. Shara is endangered as a baby name, down 97.4% from its 1979 peak with 6 births in 2025.
Where is Shara most common?
Shara has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 1.8× more often than the national baseline.
1927Peak 19792025
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
97.4%
2025
6
All-time
4,945