Sharrod Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAH-rod //ˈʃær.əd//
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: English: variant of Sherrod; African American: derived from a surname
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sharrod is believed to be derived from the Old French name 'Chareau' or 'Charraud', which itself is a diminutive form of the name 'Charles'. The name Charles has its roots in the Germanic name 'Karl', meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
This name made its way into English through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English lexicon. The transition from Charles to Sharrod likely involved phonetic changes and regional adaptations over time, reflecting the linguistic evolution of names in English-speaking cultures.
Historically, the name Charles has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Charlemagne, the King of the Franks and Lombards in the 8th and 9th centuries, who played a crucial role in the Carolingian Renaissance and the unification of much of Western Europe. Additionally, several English monarchs, such as Charles I and Charles II, have contributed to the name's prominence in history.
The evolution of Sharrod as a variant may have been influenced by the cultural significance of these historical figures and the enduring legacy of the name Charles in various forms. Culturally, names derived from Charles, including Sharrod, often carry connotations of strength and leadership, reflective of the characteristics associated with the historical figures who bore the name.
The name has also been linked to themes of nobility and valor, which have helped maintain its resonance through the centuries. While Sharrod itself may not have a long documented history, its roots in the more established name Charles provide a foundation of cultural significance that has allowed it to persist in various forms across different regions and eras.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sharrod was first seen in the United States in 1972.
Sharrod has ranked as high as #1103 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Sharrod has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sharrod is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sharrod was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sharrod (2010)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sharrod.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1972 | 12 |