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Shari

girl name
Origin
Modern American
Syllables
2
Peak era
1960s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

a modern respelling in the Sherry/Sharon family; Sherry's origin is disputed, possibly French chérie, darling, possibly a pet form of Sharon

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1960s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shari peaked in the 1960s.

When you meet Shari

Most people given the name Shari in the United States were born between 1960 and 1979. The Shari you meet today is most often in her 50s or 60s.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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