Sharleen Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAR-leen /ʃɑːrˈliːn/

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: diminutive of Charlotte; French: free man

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sharleen is a modern variant of the name Charlotte, which has its roots in the Old French name "Charles," derived from the Germanic name "Karl," meaning "free man." The name Charlotte became popular in France in the 17th century and was later adopted into English-speaking countries. The transition from Charlotte to Sharleen likely occurred through the influence of various diminutive forms and phonetic adaptations, particularly in the 20th century, as names evolved to reflect contemporary tastes and cultural influences.

Historically, Charlotte has been associated with several notable figures, including Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III of Great Britain, who reigned during the late 18th century. Her prominence helped to popularize the name in English-speaking regions.

Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and historical figures, further embedding it in cultural and religious contexts. The name Charlotte appears in literary works, such as in the novels of Charlotte Brontë, who was a significant figure in 19th-century English literature.

The variant Sharleen, while less common, carries with it the same connotations of nobility and grace associated with its root name. The use of the suffix "-leen" is indicative of a trend in the 20th century to create feminine forms of names that convey a sense of softness and beauty.

This adaptation reflects broader cultural movements that sought to feminize traditional names, making them more appealing in a modern context. Overall, Sharleen, as a derivative of Charlotte, encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage and historical significance, representing themes of freedom and nobility while also reflecting the evolving nature of names in response to cultural shifts.

Famous people named Sharleen

In this section, you will find notable people named Sharleen. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sharleen who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sharleen who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Sharleen Spiteri is a singer and songwriter best known for being the lead vocalist of Texas, and for songs like 'I Don't Want a Lover' and 'Say What You Want'.

Sharleen Woodley is an actress best known for her roles in The Fault in Our Stars, Divergent, and Big Little Lies.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sharleen, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CharleneSharonSheilaShanaShayla

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sharleen. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SharleneCharleneSeleneMarleenKareenJasleenAileenDarleneCelineEileen

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sharleen was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Sharleen has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Hawaii, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Sharleen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sharleen 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 Sharleen 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 Sharleen.

Year Total Births Girl
2020 5 5
2019 6 6
2017 6 6
2016 12 12
2015 11 11
2014 10 10
2013 10 10
2012 13 13
2010 13 13
2009 8 8
2008 13 13
2007 14 14
2006 12 12
2005 17 17
2004 13 13
2003 11 11
2002 13 13
2001 7 7
2000 10 10
1999 8 8
1998 18 18
1997 7 7
1996 13 13
1995 13 13
1994 18 18
1993 21 21
1992 17 17
1991 14 14
1990 26 26
1989 22 22
1988 27 27
1987 29 29
1986 16 16
1985 21 21
1984 20 20
1983 26 26
1982 31 31
1981 23 23
1980 24 24
1979 29 29
1978 25 25
1977 26 26
1976 34 34
1975 27 27
1974 29 29
1973 36 36
1972 34 34
1971 38 38
1970 41 41
1969 34 34
1968 46 46
1967 25 25
1966 27 27
1965 37 37
1964 41 41
1963 36 36
1962 29 29
1961 39 39
1960 32 32
1959 40 40
1958 32 32
1957 45 45
1956 46 46
1955 45 45
1954 61 61
1953 71 71
1952 72 72
1951 133 133
1950 76 76
1949 78 78
1948 66 66
1947 59 59
1946 47 47
1945 36 36
1944 50 50
1943 48 48
1942 36 36
1941 48 48
1940 36 36
1939 35 35
1938 32 32
1937 26 26
1936 21 21
1935 25 25
1934 20 20
1933 42 42
1932 8 8
1931 6 6
1930 7 7
1929 7 7
1918 6 6

Top States for Sharleen (2012)

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
CA 6
100%