UK girl's name
Sharmaine
A feminine name of uncertain derivation, possibly related to 'charm'.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sharmaine is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharmaine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4049, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 8 births.
This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 66 living people in the UK are called Sharmaine. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sharmaine ranked #4049 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 8 girls were registered as Sharmaine.
- • Sharmaine ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #554 in 1994.
- • About 66 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharmaine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4049
2011
Births in 2011
5
Latest year
Peak year
1997
8 births
Estimated living
66
2026
Meaning
What does Sharmaine mean?
The name Sharmaine is derived from the Old French name Charmaine, which itself has its origins in the Latin word "Carmen". Carmen means "song" or "poem" and was often used as a term of endearment in ancient Rome. The name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and eventually evolved into the spelling Charmaine.
Over time, the name Charmaine crossed over into English-speaking regions, where it took on various spellings, including Sharmaine. This spelling variation likely emerged in the 19th century as a way to distinguish the name from its French roots and give it a more anglicized appearance.
While the name Sharmaine does not have a long and storied history in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sharmaine Lovibond, an English actress born in 1981, known for her roles in films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and The Counselor.
Another prominent figure with this name is Sharmaine McBean, a Canadian sprinter born in 1975, who won multiple medals in international competitions, including a gold medal at the 1999 World Championships in Seville, Spain.
In the world of music, Sharmaine Underwood, an American singer and songwriter born in 1993, gained recognition for her collaborations with artists like Chris Brown and DJ Khaled.
Sharmaine Reid, born in 1982, is a Jamaican track and field athlete who specialized in the 100 meters hurdles and won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Finally, Sharmaine Davis, born in 1988, is a Canadian professional wrestler better known by her ring name Sharmell. She has worked for various wrestling promotions, including WWE, where she was a two-time WWE 24/7 Champion.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Sharmaine throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sharmaine over time
The chart below shows babies named Sharmaine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sharmaine, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2011, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharmaine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharmaine 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 | #4049 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3873 | 34 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2668 | 23 | 4 |
Geography
Where Sharmaine is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Sharmaine. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Sharmaine ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #554 in 1994.
Across the UK
Sharmaine in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#554 in 1994
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
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- Sara 14,205
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FAQ
Sharmaine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sharmaine in the UK right now?
In 2011, Sharmaine was ranked #4049 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Sharmaine most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 8 babies registered as Sharmaine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sharmaine?
A feminine name of uncertain derivation, possibly related to 'charm'.
How many people are called Sharmaine in the UK?
A total of 62 babies have been registered as Sharmaine across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Sharmaine most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Sharmaine ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #554 in 1994. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.