Shari Jefferson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shari Jefferson — French
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shari Jefferson is a name that combines French origins. The first name Shari is a feminine given name of French origin. Shari is an English feminine given name inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish). It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cherilyn, Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females. The name was well-used for girls in North America from the mid-1920s through the early 1990s and was at the height of popularity between the mid-1940s and mid-1970s. The surname Jefferson: Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b. Shari is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 43K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Shari reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Shari

French

Shari is an English feminine given name inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish). It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cherilyn, Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females. The name was well-used for girls in North America from the mid-1920s through the early 1990s and was at the height of popularity between the mid-1940s and mid-1970s.

Surname: Jefferson

English

Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Shari is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Shari by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Shari Jefferson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Shari Jefferson:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Shari?
The first name Shari originates from French. Shari is an English feminine given name inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish). It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cherilyn, Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females. The name was well-used for girls in North America from the mid-1920s through the early 1990s and was at the height of popularity between the mid-1940s and mid-1970s.
When was Shari most popular?
The name Shari reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jefferson?
The surname Jefferson originates from English. Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b.
What are the origins of the name Shari Jefferson?
The name Shari Jefferson combines two different traditions: the first name Shari has French roots, while the surname Jefferson originates from English.
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