Sheron
Sheron is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Fertile plain.
Origin and history
Sheron is a spelling variant of the Hebrew name Sharon, which refers to a fertile plain in coastal Israel. It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling. Today, it is a rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
3,379 babies in the United States have been named Sheron since 1880. It ranks #3052 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.8 %)
- SC (9 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- AL (6.9 %)
- GA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 131 |
| 1940-1950 | 960 |
| 1950-1960 | 897 |
| 1960-1970 | 644 |
| 1970-1980 | 426 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Sherry, Ronni, Sher
Fun facts
- Sheron arose in the United States during the mid-20th century as a phonetic variant of Sharon.
- The root name refers to the Plain of Sharon, a fertile region celebrated in biblical poetry.