Sharon
Female name · ↓ Falling
288,731
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1925
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sharon
Sharon is of Hebrew origin meaning 'a plain,' referring to the fertile Plain of Sharon in Israel. It peaked in the 1940s-1950s in the US. Notable Sharons include Sharon Stone and Sharon Osbourne.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1920s | 354 births |
| 1930s | 13,157 births |
| 1940s | 89,442 births |
| 1950s | 93,815 births |
| 1960s | 60,932 births |
| 1970s | 18,844 births |
| 1980s | 6,378 births |
| 1990s | 3,263 births |
| 2000s | 1,899 births |
| 2010s | 647 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharon?
Sharon has been given to 288,731 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 11,725 births that year.
Is Sharon a boy or girl name?
Sharon is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Sharon most popular?
Sharon was most popular in 1947, when 11,725 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sharon?
Sharon first appeared in US records in 1925.