Sharla
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #635 in 1972
8 babies were named Sharla in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,225 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1932–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sharla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sharla, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sharla would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySharla first shows up in US birth records in 1932, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 93 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1972, when it ranked #635. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSharla has climbed 1,225 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Sharla
Sharla is a girl name of American and French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-rla”. US birth records list Sharla for girls from 1932 to 2025, in 92 of those 94 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #635 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:American namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 9.4 | 106,809 girls |
| 1940s | 25 | 40,650 girls |
| 1950s | 50 | 19,964 girls |
| 1960s | 93 | 10,704 girls |
| 1970s | 118 | 8,485 girls |
| 1980s | 53 | 18,758 girls |
| 1990s | 18 | 55,556 girls |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 121,655 girls |
| 2010s | 5.2 | 191,205 girls |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 221,402 girls |
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Questions about the name Sharla
What is the origin of the name Sharla?
Sharla has American, French roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Sharla a boy or girl name?
Sharla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sharla?
Sharla ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1972 (#635).