Sharleen
Sharleen is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free woman or free person.
Origin and history
Sharleen is an English feminine name that developed as a variant of Charlene, a diminutive form of Charles. It ultimately derives from the Germanic word for free man. The name saw moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States, but has become exceedingly rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,623 babies in the United States have been named Sharleen since 1880. It ranks #3448 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.4 %)
- NY (16.9 %)
- MI (10.2 %)
- HI (7.2 %)
- WA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 504 |
| 1950-1960 | 621 |
| 1960-1970 | 346 |
| 1970-1980 | 319 |
| 1980-1990 | 239 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 118 |
| 2010-2019 | 81 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Sharleen
- Sharleen Spiteri: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Shar, Sharie, Sharni
Fun facts
- Sharleen represents a phonetic spelling variation of Charlene, incorporating the 'sh' sound directly into the spelling.
- The name gained traction during the mid-20th century alongside other popular '-leen' and '-lene' name endings.