Sharif
Boy nameSharif has been given to 2,690 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It peaked in 1980. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Sharif.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,690
Peak year
1980 (82 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1963
10-year trend
▼ -71%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Sharif's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #964 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sharif — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sharif.
Sibling name ideas for Sharif
Same era and popularity as Sharif, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sharif?
Sharif has been given to 2,690 babies in the U.S. since 1963. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sharif peak?
Sharif peaked in 1980, when 82 babies were given the name.
Is Sharif a girl or boy name?
Sharif is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Sharif are boys).
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