Shareef
2 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shareef was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,196 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1997 with 53 births
Most common in: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
33 births recorded 1999–2015 · peaked in 2011 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
33 births recorded 1999–2015 · peaked in 2011 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shareef’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3888 | — |
| 2007 | #3687 | ↑201 |
| 2008 | #4540 | ↓853 |
| 2009 | #5102 | ↓562 |
| 2010 | #6698 | ↓1596 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↓311 |
| 2012 | #4686 | ↑2323 |
| 2013 | #5171 | ↓485 |
| 2014 | #4866 | ↑305 |
| 2015 | #6324 | ↓1458 |
| 2016 | #6053 | ↑271 |
| 2017 | #6338 | ↓285 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #3794 | ↑2551 |
| 2020 | #4855 | ↓1061 |
| 2021 | #5776 | ↓921 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↓3214 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↑69 |
| 2024 | #9894 | ↓973 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↑1651 |
Frequently asked questions about Shareef
Is Shareef a popular name?
Yes — Shareef currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shareef more common for boys or girls?
Shareef is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shareef most popular?
Shareef peaked in 1997 in United States, with 53 recorded births that year.
Is Shareef rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shareef’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2674 in 1974 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shareef?
At least 1,229 babies have been recorded with the name Shareef across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shareef popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shareef appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.