Boy nameCurrently #5,394 in the USFalling
Sharif
//ʃɜrˈif//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19806 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sharif's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sharif's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sharif |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 38 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 73 |
| 1976 | 65 |
| 1977 | 80 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 81 |
| 1980 | 82 |
| 1981 | 80 |
| 1982 | 69 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1984 | 67 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 53 |
| 1988 | 56 |
| 1989 | 72 |
| 1990 | 81 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 67 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1995 | 68 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1997 | 71 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 62 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 45 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Sharif through the decades
- Sharif peaked in 1980, when 82 babies were named Sharif in the US.
- The 1990s were Sharif's strongest decade, averaging 68 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sharif has fallen 38% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sharif currently ranks #5,394 in the US and is cooling off.