Sharon
Sharon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Plain or fertile valley.
Origin and history
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin referring to the fertile plain along the coast of Israel. Though predominantly used for females in the United States, it historically served as a masculine given name as well. Its usage for U.S. males peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century and is rare today.
Popularity in the United States
3,106 babies in the United States have been named Sharon since 1880. It ranks #2313 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.3 %)
- CA (16.5 %)
- IL (12.9 %)
- OH (9 %)
- MI (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 97 |
| 1930-1940 | 307 |
| 1940-1950 | 736 |
| 1950-1960 | 492 |
| 1960-1970 | 503 |
| 1970-1980 | 325 |
| 1980-1990 | 278 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Sharon
- Sharon Turner: Historian, Lawyer
Nicknames
Shari, Shar
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to the Sharon plain, a coastal region in Israel known for its fertility.
- Sharon was historically given to both males and females in the U.S. before becoming predominantly female in the mid-20th century.