Shari
Shari is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Fertile plain, or a variant of Sharon.
Origin and history
Shari is traditionally derived as a diminutive or variant of Sharon, a Biblical Hebrew place name referring to a fertile coastal plain. It gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States before becoming less common in recent decades. Today, it is recognized as a warm, classic mid-century feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
40,927 babies in the United States have been named Shari since 1880. It ranks #676 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2060.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.5 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 27 |
| 1930-1940 | 323 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,031 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,460 |
| 1960-1970 | 20,516 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,439 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,630 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,038 |
| 2000-2010 | 295 |
| 2010-2019 | 127 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Shari
- Shari Lewis: ventriloquist, television host
- Shari Redstone: media executive, business leader
- Shari Belafonte: actress, model
Fun facts
- Shari experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the mid-20th century alongside similar names like Sherry and Sharon.
- The name traces back to the Plain of Sharon, a lush region celebrated in the Old Testament's Song of Solomon.