UK girl's name
Shardonnay
A feminine name derived from the wine grape variety Chardonnay.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shardonnay is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shardonnay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 6 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2002 to 2013. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Shardonnay. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shardonnay ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 6 girls were registered as Shardonnay.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shardonnay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
6 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Shardonnay mean?
The given name Shardonnay is a unique and relatively modern name with an interesting origin. It appears to be a creative blend of the word "shard," which refers to a broken piece of pottery or glass, and "Chardonnay," the name of a popular white wine grape variety.
In its earliest usage, the name Shardonnay likely emerged as a playful combination of these two words, perhaps inspired by the idea of a shimmering or sparkling quality. The name may have been initially adopted by parents seeking a distinctive and unconventional name for their child.
While the exact origin and first recorded use of the name Shardonnay is difficult to pinpoint, it is believed to have gained popularity in certain regions of the United States and other English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. The name's fusion of elements from both the natural world and the world of wine may have contributed to its appeal.
Historically, there are no known references to the name Shardonnay in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. However, as a relatively new name, it has begun to make its mark in modern times.
One of the earliest documented examples of the name Shardonnay can be found in the birth records of a young girl born in California in the late 1980s. While details are scarce, this early usage may have influenced the name's subsequent adoption by others.
As the name gained traction, a few notable individuals have carried the name Shardonnay. One such person is Shardonnay Colemen, an American singer and songwriter born in the early 1990s, who has released several albums and gained a following in the contemporary R&B genre.
Another individual with the name Shardonnay is Shardonnay Sutton, an American artist and painter known for her vibrant abstract compositions. Born in the late 1980s, Sutton's work has been featured in various exhibitions and galleries across the United States.
In the realm of athletics, Shardonnay Thompson is a former professional basketball player from the United States, born in the mid-1980s. She played for several teams in the WNBA and overseas during her career.
Shardonnay Blackwood, born in the early 1990s, is a British entrepreneur and social media influencer. She has gained recognition for her successful online businesses and advocacy for women in entrepreneurship.
Lastly, Shardonnay Livingston is a Canadian author and poet born in the late 1980s. Her debut collection of poetry, titled "Shards of Light," received critical acclaim and explored themes of identity, resilience, and self-discovery.
While these examples represent a diverse range of individuals, they showcase the growing presence of the name Shardonnay in various fields and cultural contexts, reflecting its unique and contemporary appeal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shardonnay over time
The chart below shows babies named Shardonnay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shardonnay, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shardonnay by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shardonnay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3969 | 26 | 6 |
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FAQ
Shardonnay: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shardonnay in the UK right now?
In 2013, Shardonnay was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shardonnay most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 6 babies registered as Shardonnay in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shardonnay?
A feminine name derived from the wine grape variety Chardonnay.
How many people are called Shardonnay in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Shardonnay across the 7 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.