Shari Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Variant of Sherry, derived from the Hebrew name Sharon, meaning 'a plain or a flat country'.
Meaning of the Name Shari
Shari is a variant of the name Sherry, which is a diminutive of the name Sharon. The name Sharon is of Hebrew origin and means 'a plain or a flat country'. Sherry became popular as a given name in the mid-20th century and has been associated with sweetness and charm. Shari is a short and sweet name with a delicate sound.
Popularity of the Name Shari
The popularity for the name Shari peaked in popularity in the year 1961 with 3,117 births, which ranked number 263 out of 11,008 unique names for that year. Shari had the most female births in 1961 with 3,117, which ranked number 141 out of 7,531 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1961 with 10, which ranked number 2,704 out of 4,651 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Shari has declined sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 9 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among females, Shari has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 9 births, a decline of -40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shari
- 20 Year Trend of Shari: -78.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Shari: -40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Shari: -40.00%
Popularity of Shari by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shari. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shari in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shari is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shari
- Total Births of Shari: 9 (-4.98%)
- Female Births of Shari: 9 (-4.98%)
Given the downward trend of Shari over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Shari have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.