Sharrod is of American origin, derived from the Old English word 'scir' meaning 'bright' or 'clear', and 'rod' which signifies a 'spade' or 'shovel'. This unique given name gained prominence during the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon today. The most notable bearer of this name is perhaps Sharrod Cope, an American football player who played for the San Diego Chargers in the NFL.
The name Sharrod has had a fluctuating popularity over the past five decades, with its peak years being 1979 and 1988 where there were 23 and 20 births respectively. The total number of births with the name Sharrod between 1972 and 2020 is 563.