Sharon
Sharon is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Fertile plain.
Origin and history
Sharon is derived from a Hebrew place name referring to a fertile coastal plain in Israel. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and remains a classic, recognizable name. Though less common for newborns today, it holds a prominent place in American name history.
Popularity in the United States
723,024 babies in the United States have been named Sharon since 1880. It ranks #33 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1126.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.7 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 133 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,063 |
| 1930-1940 | 31,083 |
| 1940-1950 | 221,237 |
| 1950-1960 | 232,807 |
| 1960-1970 | 154,905 |
| 1970-1980 | 47,768 |
| 1980-1990 | 16,502 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,449 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,085 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,833 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,142 |
Famous people named Sharon
- Sharon Stone: Actress, Model
- Sharon Tate: Actress, Model
- Sharon Osbourne: Television Personality, Music Manager
Nicknames
Shari, Shar, Sharie
Fun facts
- The phrase 'Rose of Sharon' appears in the Song of Solomon and has inspired poetry and song for centuries.
- Sharon was one of the most popular girls' names in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.