Sharyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAR-in / ˈʃær.ɪnEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: variant of Sharon; Hebrew: a plain or a fertile plain
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sharyn is often considered a modern variant of the name Sharon, which has biblical roots. Sharon is mentioned in the Bible as a region known for its beauty and fertility. Sharyn gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with a feminine and gentle quality.
Trend Summary
Sharyn experienced a peak in popularity during the 1960s and 1970s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sharon
International Variants
- Sharon (English)
- Sharon (Hebrew)
Famous people named Sharyn
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sharyn was first seen in the United States in 1932. Sharyn has ranked as high as #445 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Sharyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sharyn (1981)
State | Births | Share |
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NJ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1932 | 10 |
1934 | 12 |
1935 | 15 |
1936 | 20 |
1937 | 28 |
1938 | 24 |
1939 | 37 |
1940 | 41 |
1941 | 78 |
1942 | 72 |
1943 | 131 |
1944 | 269 |
1945 | 768 |
1946 | 680 |
1947 | 919 |
1948 | 601 |
1949 | 340 |
1950 | 243 |
1951 | 175 |
1952 | 124 |
1953 | 111 |
1954 | 88 |
1955 | 98 |
1956 | 108 |
1957 | 99 |
1958 | 74 |
1959 | 107 |
1960 | 76 |
1961 | 89 |
1962 | 110 |
1963 | 116 |
1964 | 102 |
1965 | 126 |
1966 | 100 |
1967 | 107 |
1968 | 96 |
1969 | 109 |
1970 | 104 |
1971 | 79 |
1972 | 69 |
1973 | 42 |
1974 | 41 |
1975 | 46 |
1976 | 39 |
1977 | 34 |
1978 | 44 |
1979 | 37 |
1980 | 34 |
1981 | 29 |
1982 | 27 |
1983 | 19 |
1984 | 22 |
1985 | 21 |
1986 | 20 |
1987 | 14 |
1988 | 19 |
1989 | 17 |
1990 | 14 |
1991 | 18 |
1992 | 18 |
1993 | 9 |
1994 | 14 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 8 |
1997 | 5 |
1998 | 11 |
1999 | 5 |
2000 | 5 |
2001 | 6 |
2002 | 10 |
2004 | 8 |
2005 | 10 |
2006 | 7 |
2007 | 6 |
2009 | 6 |
2014 | 8 |