Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharalee since 1944
Babies named Sharalee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharalee is a modern feminine compound name that exemplifies the 20th-century trend of blending two established names into a new creation. It first appeared in the 1944 baby name records, but its peak usage came in 1973, when it ranked highest in popularity. Although it has never been among the top 1,000 names nationally, it maintains a steady if modest presence. The name's trajectory shows it as stable, with no recent revival. Its top states of use are not recorded, suggesting broad but thin distribution. As a blend of the biblical Sharon and the ubiquitous Lee, Sharalee fits the mid-century aesthetic for melodious, elaborate names.
Sharalee is a modern compound name combining Sharon (from Hebrew 'plain') and Lee (from Old English 'meadow' or 'clearing'). It emerged in the mid-20th century, fitting the trend of blending popular names like Sharon with Lee. Its usage peaked in the 1970s, reflecting the era's preference for melodious, feminine combinations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shara, Lee, Ree
Sibling names for Sharalee
Names that share Sharalee's style, for a brother or sister.
