Sharon
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: A Plain; Field
Background: The name Sharon originates from the Hebrew word 'שָׁרוֹן' (Sharon), which means 'a plain' or 'an area of fertile land.' In English contexts, it has been commonly used as a given name, inspired by the biblical reference to the 'Rose of Sharon,' indicating a connection to natural beauty.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#33
Total births
725,947
Most popular decade
1940s
(665,916 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-359 ranks)
Years in Top 100
43
First recorded year
1900
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1902
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,013
- Peak year
- 1944
- Peak year births
- 97
- Peak rank
- #623
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,860
Female
- First year
- 1900
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,932
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 28,533
- Peak rank
- #9
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 190
- Recent rank
- #1,229
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).