Sharon
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
725,947 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1947 Peak Popularity Year
28,590 Peak Births

Sharon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Sharon has Hebrew roots, meaning 'a plain' or 'fertile area'. It evolved from its Hebrew origins to become popular in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the 20th century. The name is often associated with beauty and kindness, and it has biblical relevance as part of the phrase 'the rose of Sharon'. Notable individuals with this name include actress Sharon Stone and television personality Sharon Osbourne.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sharon"

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Pronunciation

/ˈʃɛrən/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Sharon is derived from the Hebrew word for 'a plain' or 'an area of fertile land'. It is often associated with the biblical region of Sharon, which is known for its beauty and richness.

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Meaning

a plain, fertile area

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Language Evolution

Sharon (English), Sharona (Hebrew), Sharon (Latinized form)

Biblical Background

The name Sharon is mentioned in the Bible as part of the phrase 'the rose of Sharon', referring to a beautiful flower found in the region.

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Historical Usage

Sharon gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to its biblical connections and its pleasant sound.

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Variants & Derivatives

Sharona, Shary, Shari

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Sharon is perceived as a classic and timeless name. It has a warm and nurturing connotation, often associated with kindness and beauty.

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Famous People

Sharon Stone - American actress, Sharon Osbourne - British television personality, Sharon Tate - American actress and model

📊 Sharon Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Sharon Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 28,590 peak births in 1947

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in District of Columbia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Sharon" - Complete Guide (10 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sharon"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Sharon"

"Sharon" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2849th of 7545 135
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 977th of 6773 802
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1023rd of 7552 1,013
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1400th of 10718 604
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2697th of 16616 363
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 7057th of 24088 157
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 14258th of 23106 32
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1214th of 9107 689
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 27th of 9204 144,624
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 12th of 12526 435,770
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 43rd of 19264 110,304
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 220th of 27321 20,434
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 563rd of 35406 8,214
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1096th of 30306 2,801

Regional Popularity of "Sharon" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - 85.99%
982nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
38.68%
598th/1546
67.99%
1058th/1556
81.73%
1923rd/2353
44.09%
682nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
36.78%
819th/2227
41.81%
1016th/2430
61.62%
1758th/2853
42.13%
1169th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
50.73%
1490th/2937
33.76%
1176th/3483
64.38%
2265th/3518
50.91%
2059th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 46.75%
2092nd/4475
53.58%
2783rd/5194
55.42%
3501st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Sharon" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
58.19%
824th/1416
71.72%
989th/1379
65.85%
1558th/2366
51.84%
592nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
0.84%
13th/1546
5.01%
78th/1556
3.74%
88th/2353
0.52%
8th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
0.58%
13th/2227
0.58%
14th/2430
0.35%
10th/2853
0.54%
15th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
2.35%
69th/2937
1.26%
44th/3483
0.88%
31st/3518
2.03%
82nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
7.03%
259th/3685
4.07%
182nd/4475
3.93%
204th/5194
3.91%
247th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
14.99%
687th/4582
7.86%
406th/5164
8.49%
621st/7313
7.29%
544th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
31.90%
1271st/3984
18.74%
841st/4487
16.27%
1110th/6822
17.78%
1116th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Sharon"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Sharon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Sharon" in the United States

The name Sharon is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sharon has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sharon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2849th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 977th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1023rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1400th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2697th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7057th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14258th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1214th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 27th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 43rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 220th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 563rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1096th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sharon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Sharon name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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