Sharlyn Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAR-lin //ˈʃɑːr.lɪn//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Combination of 'Sharon' and 'Lynn'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sharlyn is a modern English name that is believed to be a blend of the names Charlotte and Lynn. The name Charlotte has its roots in the Old French name "Charlot," which is a diminutive of "Charles," derived from the Germanic name "Karl," meaning "free man." The name Lynn, on the other hand, has origins in the Welsh word "llyn," meaning "lake," and has also been used as a short form of names ending in -lyn.
The combination of these elements into Sharlyn reflects a trend in the 20th century to create unique names by merging traditional ones. Historically, the name Charlotte has been associated with several notable figures, including Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom, who was the wife of King George III in the 18th century.
Her influence helped popularize the name in English-speaking countries. The name gained further prominence through literary works, such as Charlotte Brontë, a significant figure in 19th-century literature.
The name Lynn has also been used in various contexts, including as a surname and in place names, contributing to its cultural resonance. The name Sharlyn, while relatively modern, carries with it the historical weight of its components.
Names like Charlotte have been associated with nobility and literary achievement, while Lynn evokes natural imagery and tranquility. This combination may appeal to parents seeking a name that embodies both strength and serenity.
The use of diminutives and variations, such as Shari or Lyn, further illustrates the adaptability and enduring nature of names derived from traditional roots, allowing for personal expression while maintaining a connection to historical significance.
Famous people named Sharlyn
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Sharlyn McKenzie is a singer best known for her work with the band The Shirelles.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sharlyn was first seen in the United States in 1935.
Sharlyn has ranked as high as #956 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Sharlyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Sharlyn 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 Sharlyn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Sharlyn (2013)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | |
| TX | 5 |
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 Sharlyn.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1969 | 32 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1960 | 30 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1952 | 32 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1948 | 43 |
| 1947 | 32 |
| 1946 | 34 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1935 | 5 |