Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharen since 1934
Babies named Sharen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 127 |
| 1940s | 1,580 |
| 1950s | 1,164 |
| 1960s | 561 |
| 1970s | 189 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharen is a variant of Sharon, a name rooted in the Hebrew word for the plain of Sharon. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1934 and saw its peak usage in 1943, with 0 recorded occurrences per 1 million births that year. Since then, its frequency has remained stable but exceedingly low, ranking outside the top 1000. The name's trajectory shows it has never been a common choice, yet it persists as a subtle alternative to the more popular Sharon. Its top recorded states (if any) were not numerous enough to rank, indicating a diffuse presence across the country.
Sharen is a variant spelling of Sharon, which derives from the Hebrew word 'sharon' (שָׁרוֹן), referring to the coastal plain of Sharon in ancient Israel. The name became popular in English-speaking countries after the Protestant Reformation, and variant spellings like Sharen emerged in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Shay, Ren
Sibling names for Sharen
Names that share Sharen's style, for a brother or sister.
