UK boy's name
Sharad
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning "autumn season".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sharad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Sharad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sharad ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Sharad.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Sharad mean?
The name Sharad originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the word "sharada," which means "autumn" or "season of harvest." In Hindu culture, autumn is considered a sacred season associated with prosperity, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
Sharad is a popular name in India, particularly in the northern regions. It is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas and the Puranas. In the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics, there is a character named Sharad Deva, who is described as a celestial musician and singer.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sharad was Sharad Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He is known for his commentary on the Brahma Sutras, a foundational text of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.
Another notable figure was Sharad Chandra Mukherjee (1858-1911), an Indian historian and educator. He was the principal of Vidyasagar College in Calcutta (now Kolkata) and played a significant role in promoting education and social reforms in Bengal.
In the field of literature, Sharad Chandra Chattopadhyay (1876-1938) was a prominent Bengali writer and playwright. He is best known for his novels and short stories that portrayed the lives of middle-class Bengali families during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sharad Pawar (born 1940) is a prominent Indian politician who has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and held various ministerial positions in the central government. He is also the founder and president of the Nationalist Congress Party.
Sharad Malhotra (born 1982) is an Indian television actor known for his roles in popular shows such as Banoo Main Teri Dulhann, Muskaan, and Kundali Bhagya.
Throughout history, the name Sharad has been associated with intellectualism, artistic expression, and leadership qualities. Its connection to the autumn season and its symbolic meanings of wisdom and prosperity have made it a popular choice for parents in India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sharad over time
The chart below shows babies named Sharad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sharad, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3829 | 6 | 2 |
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- Sam 20,889
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- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Sharad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sharad in the UK right now?
In 2008, Sharad was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sharad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Sharad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sharad?
A Sanskrit masculine name meaning "autumn season".
How many people are called Sharad in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Sharad across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.