Sharyn
Sharyn is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Fertile plain or forest.
Origin and history
Sharyn is a spelling variant of Sharon, a name derived from the Hebrew plain of Sharon, meaning 'fertile plain' or 'forest'. It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States alongside other phonetic variations of Sharon. Today, it is an uncommon vintage name rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
7,243 babies in the United States have been named Sharyn since 1880. It ranks #1983 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15 %)
- PA (14.7 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- MA (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 150 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,899 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,227 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,031 |
| 1970-1980 | 535 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 58 |
| 2010-2019 | 8 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Sharyn
- Sharyn Moffett: Actress
- Sharyn McCrumb: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Shari, Shary
Fun facts
- Sharyn emerged as a phonetic variation of Sharon, peaking in popularity in the U.S. during the 1940s and 1950s.
- The original root word refers to a lush agricultural plain along the coast of Israel.