Sharla
Sharla is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Free person; feminine variant derived from Charles.
Origin and history
Sharla is an English name created as a feminine diminutive variant of Charles, influenced by names like Sharron or Carla. It gained moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a rare but recognizable choice.
Popularity in the United States
6,444 babies in the United States have been named Sharla since 1880. It ranks #2120 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2057.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.8 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
- OK (9 %)
- KS (4.3 %)
- UT (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 80 |
| 1940-1950 | 363 |
| 1950-1960 | 972 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,688 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,816 |
| 1980-1990 | 908 |
| 1990-2000 | 329 |
| 2000-2010 | 152 |
| 2010-2019 | 92 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Sharla
- Sharla Boehm: Computer Scientist, Pioneer
- Sharla Cheung: Actress
Nicknames
Shar
Fun facts
- Sharla evolved as a modern feminine variation of the classic Germanic name Charles.
- The name experienced its highest levels of popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.