Sharon Girl

Popularity: #769 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHAIR-uhn //ˈʃɛrən//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'a plain' or 'a level place'; English: derived from the surname

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sharon has its roots in the Hebrew language, deriving from the word "sharon," which means "a plain" or "an area of fertility." This term is notably referenced in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Isaiah, where the "Rose of Sharon" is mentioned, symbolizing beauty and abundance. The name entered the English language through the translation of biblical texts, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries, as the Protestant Reformation spurred interest in direct translations of the scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into English.

Historically, the name Sharon has been associated with various figures and places throughout biblical history. The region of Sharon, located in ancient Israel, was known for its lush landscapes and agricultural richness, making it a significant geographical reference in biblical narratives.

The name gained further prominence in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as it was adopted for various cultural and literary references, including songs and literature that evoke the pastoral imagery associated with the biblical plain. Culturally, Sharon has been embraced for its connotations of beauty and tranquility, often linked to nature and fertility.

The name's gentle sound and positive associations have contributed to its lasting appeal. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Shari have emerged, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name.

Overall, Sharon's historical and cultural significance is deeply intertwined with its biblical origins and the evocative imagery it conjures, ensuring its place in the lexicon of names with rich heritage.

Famous people named Sharon

In this section, you will find notable people named Sharon. 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 Sharon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Sharon Stone is an actress best known for Basic Instinct, Casino, and The Quick and the Dead.

Sharon Osbourne is a television personality best known for The Osbournes, America's Got Talent, and The Talk.

Sharon Tate was an actress best known for Valley of the Dolls, The Fearless Vampire Killers, and The Wrecking Crew.

Sharon Lawrence is an actress best known for NYPD Blue, One Tree Hill, and Shameless.

Sharon Corr is a musician best known as a member of The Corrs, known for songs like Breathless and Runaway.

Fictional characters named Sharon

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Sharon Carter is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. She is a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and a close ally of Captain America.

Sibling suggestions

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

KarenMarenDarrenLorenTarynJaren

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sharon. 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.

ShariShanaSamanthaSierraSelenaSabrinaShaynaShayla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sharon was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Sharon has ranked as high as #21 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sharon 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 Sharon 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 Sharon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 179 0 179
2024 192 0 192
2023 173 0 173
2022 207 6 201
2021 189 0 189
2020 208 0 208
2019 198 0 198
2018 220 0 220
2017 243 0 243
2016 306 8 298
2015 281 6 275
2014 326 12 314
2013 292 0 292
2012 334 6 328
2011 334 11 323
2010 348 6 342
2009 378 10 368
2008 479 0 479
2007 429 14 415
2006 485 13 472
2005 510 9 501
2004 527 11 516
2003 552 13 539
2002 548 11 537
2001 595 8 587
2000 679 8 671
1999 694 9 685
1998 703 12 691
1997 776 16 760
1996 876 14 862
1995 827 17 810
1994 874 17 857
1993 865 14 851
1992 956 17 939
1991 1,005 19 986
1990 1,027 19 1,008
1989 1,137 18 1,119
1988 1,219 23 1,196
1987 1,280 31 1,249
1986 1,450 22 1,428
1985 1,577 40 1,537
1984 1,645 15 1,630
1983 1,818 38 1,780
1982 2,060 34 2,026
1981 2,179 25 2,154
1980 2,415 32 2,383
1979 2,708 19 2,689
1978 2,781 26 2,755
1977 3,115 26 3,089
1976 3,482 29 3,453
1975 3,758 26 3,732
1974 4,305 29 4,276
1973 4,996 33 4,963
1972 6,152 41 6,111
1971 7,564 41 7,523
1970 9,232 55 9,177
1969 9,734 36 9,698
1968 10,389 49 10,340
1967 11,978 55 11,923
1966 13,119 56 13,063
1965 15,180 51 15,129
1964 16,497 48 16,449
1963 17,854 54 17,800
1962 19,682 52 19,630
1961 20,524 65 20,459
1960 20,451 37 20,414
1959 21,341 49 21,292
1958 21,167 53 21,114
1957 24,357 59 24,298
1956 26,936 55 26,881
1955 22,097 53 22,044
1954 22,267 47 22,220
1953 23,089 49 23,040
1952 23,431 45 23,386
1951 23,969 49 23,920
1950 24,645 33 24,612
1949 25,773 60 25,713
1948 26,208 65 26,143
1947 28,590 57 28,533
1946 27,907 83 27,824
1945 20,900 62 20,838
1944 22,530 97 22,433
1943 24,808 96 24,712
1942 19,726 78 19,648
1941 14,346 74 14,272
1940 11,185 64 11,121
1939 9,064 50 9,014
1938 7,290 46 7,244
1937 4,755 51 4,704
1936 3,606 33 3,573
1935 2,448 22 2,426
1934 1,377 22 1,355
1933 986 25 961
1932 725 18 707
1931 601 25 576
1930 538 15 523
1929 375 16 359
1928 168 8 160
1927 130 12 118
1926 123 9 114
1925 98 12 86
1924 63 6 57
1923 61 6 55
1922 54 11 43
1921 53 11 42
1920 35 6 29
1919 35 8 27
1918 31 6 25
1917 21 7 14
1916 31 11 20
1915 27 11 16
1914 15 7 8
1913 17 6 11
1912 7 0 7
1911 5 0 5
1909 7 0 7
1907 5 0 5
1902 6 6 0
1900 5 0 5

Top States for Sharon (2024)

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
TX 25
20%
CA 24
20%
NY 22
18%
FL 19
15%
GA 9
7%
CO 7
6%
PA 6
5%
NC 6
5%
KY 5
4%