UK girl's name
Sharice
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Sharon and Clarice.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sharice is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharice popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2009. 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 12 living people in the UK are called Sharice. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sharice ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Sharice.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharice as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Sharice mean?
The name Sharice is a relatively modern name that first emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Sharon and Clarice, blending elements from both. The name Sharon is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "sharan" meaning "plain" or "field." Clarice, on the other hand, is a French name derived from the Latin name Claritia, which means "bright" or "illustrious."
The earliest recorded use of the name Sharice dates back to the 1970s, when it began appearing in birth records and census data in various parts of the United States. While the name does not have a long historical lineage or deep cultural roots, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and distinctive name choice.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Sharice is Sharice Davids, an American politician and former professional mixed martial artist. Davids made history in 2018 when she became one of the first Native American women elected to the United States Congress, representing Kansas' 3rd congressional district.
Another individual named Sharice who achieved recognition is Sharice Beckley, a Canadian singer and songwriter. Beckley gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a member of the pop group Shai-Lee, known for their hit single "I'll Be There."
In the field of sports, Sharice Asmah is a former professional basketball player from Canada. She played in various professional leagues, including the WNBA, and represented Canada in international competitions.
Sharice Hendricks is an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Game" and "Sleepover."
Lastly, Sharice Richey is an American author and motivational speaker. She has written several books on personal growth and self-empowerment, including "The Power of Positivity" and "Unleash Your Greatness."
While the name Sharice does not have a long and storied history, it has gained popularity in recent times, with notable individuals from various fields and backgrounds bearing this unique moniker.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sharice over time
The chart below shows babies named Sharice registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sharice, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharice by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharice 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 | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3087 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Sharice
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sharice: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sharice in the UK right now?
In 2009, Sharice was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sharice most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Sharice in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sharice?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Sharon and Clarice.
How many people are called Sharice in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Sharice across the 3 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.