Sharla Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAR-lah / ˈʃɑːr.ləEnglish; American
Meaning
Derived from Charlotte; 'free man'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sharla is a modern variant of the name Charlotte, which has French origins. The name Charlotte gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 18th century. It has been used as both a given name and a surname. Sharla emerged as a distinct name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Sharla has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sharlene
- Sharlot
International Variants
- Carla (Spanish)
- Charlotte (French)
- Carlotta (Italian)
Famous people named Sharla
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Fictional characters named Sharla
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sharla was first seen in the United States in 1932. Sharla has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Sharla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sharla (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 31 |
| 1942 | 27 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 27 |
| 1945 | 43 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1948 | 50 |
| 1949 | 56 |
| 1950 | 69 |
| 1951 | 68 |
| 1952 | 71 |
| 1953 | 95 |
| 1954 | 92 |
| 1955 | 78 |
| 1956 | 101 |
| 1957 | 125 |
| 1958 | 117 |
| 1959 | 156 |
| 1960 | 136 |
| 1961 | 158 |
| 1962 | 172 |
| 1963 | 160 |
| 1964 | 171 |
| 1965 | 198 |
| 1966 | 178 |
| 1967 | 166 |
| 1968 | 190 |
| 1969 | 159 |
| 1970 | 197 |
| 1971 | 225 |
| 1972 | 241 |
| 1973 | 193 |
| 1974 | 195 |
| 1975 | 181 |
| 1976 | 171 |
| 1977 | 138 |
| 1978 | 155 |
| 1979 | 120 |
| 1980 | 127 |
| 1981 | 111 |
| 1982 | 123 |
| 1983 | 94 |
| 1984 | 108 |
| 1985 | 89 |
| 1986 | 74 |
| 1987 | 74 |
| 1988 | 59 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 74 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |