Sharon Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAIR-uhn / ˈʃɛr.ənHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'a plain'; English: 'from the land of Sharon'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sharon has roots in Hebrew, referring to a fertile plain mentioned in the Bible. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. Traditionally, it has been used as a feminine name, but it has also been adopted for boys in some contexts. The name evokes images of beauty and nature due to its biblical associations.
Trend Summary
Sharon has seen a decline in popularity as a boy's name in recent decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sharon was first seen in the United States in 1902. Sharon has ranked as high as #831 nationally, which occurred in 1944, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Sharon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sharon (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 25 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1937 | 51 |
| 1938 | 46 |
| 1939 | 50 |
| 1940 | 64 |
| 1941 | 74 |
| 1942 | 78 |
| 1943 | 96 |
| 1944 | 97 |
| 1945 | 62 |
| 1946 | 83 |
| 1947 | 57 |
| 1948 | 65 |
| 1949 | 60 |
| 1950 | 33 |
| 1951 | 49 |
| 1952 | 45 |
| 1953 | 49 |
| 1954 | 47 |
| 1955 | 53 |
| 1956 | 55 |
| 1957 | 59 |
| 1958 | 53 |
| 1959 | 49 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 65 |
| 1962 | 52 |
| 1963 | 54 |
| 1964 | 48 |
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1966 | 56 |
| 1967 | 55 |
| 1968 | 49 |
| 1969 | 36 |
| 1970 | 55 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1972 | 41 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |