Sharif
3 countries#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sharif was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,690 births recorded 1963–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1980 with 82 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
140 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2003 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
140 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
39 births recorded 1975–2012 · peaked in 1975 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sharif’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2744 | — |
| 2007 | #3793 | ↓1049 |
| 2008 | #3057 | ↑736 |
| 2009 | #3105 | ↓48 |
| 2010 | #3072 | ↑33 |
| 2011 | #4110 | ↓1038 |
| 2012 | #4131 | ↓21 |
| 2013 | #3964 | ↑167 |
| 2014 | #3693 | ↑271 |
| 2015 | #4179 | ↓486 |
| 2016 | #3776 | ↑403 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↓2284 |
| 2018 | #4918 | ↑1142 |
| 2019 | #4003 | ↑915 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↓272 |
| 2021 | #4362 | ↓87 |
| 2022 | #5874 | ↓1512 |
| 2023 | #6517 | ↓643 |
| 2024 | #5241 | ↑1276 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↓4473 |
Frequently asked questions about Sharif
Is Sharif a popular name?
Yes — Sharif currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sharif more common for boys or girls?
Sharif is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sharif most popular?
Sharif peaked in 1980 in United States, with 82 recorded births that year.
Is Sharif rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sharif’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4048 in 1963 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sharif?
At least 2,869 babies have been recorded with the name Sharif across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sharif popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sharif appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Sharif?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sharif include Shams, Sharod.
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