Sharron
Sharron is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Fertile plain or plain.
Origin and history
Sharron is a spelling variant of Sharon, derived from a Hebrew place name meaning 'plain' or 'fertile plain'. It was popular in the mid-20th century in the United States as a given name for females. Today, the name is rarely given to newborn girls, carrying a vintage feel.
Popularity in the United States
16,856 babies in the United States have been named Sharron since 1880. It ranks #1175 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.8 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- MI (8.1 %)
- AL (5.4 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 32 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,244 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,547 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,669 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,590 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,500 |
| 1980-1990 | 747 |
| 1990-2000 | 381 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 29 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Sharron
- Sharron Angle: Politician, Educator
- Sharron Davies: Swimmer, Television Presenter
Nicknames
Shar, Shari, Sharrie
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to the fertile coastal Sharon plain in Israel.
- Like its primary spelling Sharon, Sharron experienced its highest U.S. popularity during the mid-20th century.