Sharine Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sha-REEN //ʃəˈriːn//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: a variant of Sharon; Hebrew: a plain or a field
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sharine is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Shoshana, which means "lily" or "rose." This name was adapted into Greek as 'Sosanna' and later into Latin as 'Susanna.' The transition into English occurred through Old French, where the name was rendered as 'Susanne' or 'Suzanne.' Over time, variations of the name emerged in different cultures, with Sharine likely being a modern derivative influenced by the phonetic and stylistic preferences of contemporary naming practices. Historically, the name Susanna appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Daniel, where Susanna is a virtuous woman wrongfully accused of adultery.
This narrative has been a significant part of Jewish and Christian traditions, often symbolizing innocence and the triumph of virtue over falsehood. The name gained further prominence in the Christian tradition through various saints named Susanna, particularly in the early centuries of the Church, which helped to cement its place in religious and cultural contexts.
Culturally, names derived from Shoshana have been associated with beauty and purity, often linked to the imagery of flowers, particularly the lily, which is a symbol of resurrection and renewal in many traditions. The name Sharine, while more modern, carries forward this floral symbolism, evoking notions of grace and elegance.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Shari or Shar can be seen as affectionate variations that maintain a connection to the original name's roots while adapting to contemporary naming trends.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sharine was first seen in the United States in 1968.
Sharine has ranked as high as #10302 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in New York.
In the past 5 years the name Sharine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sharine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sharine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sharine.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 13 | 13 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 11 | 11 |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 | 10 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Sharine (1972)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |