Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharena since 1969
Babies named Sharena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 250 |
| 1990s | 145 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharena is a rare American name that first appeared in 1969, reflecting the mid-20th-century trend of creating novel feminine names by blending existing elements. It reached its peak usage in 1985, likely benefiting from the broader popularity of names like Sharon and Karen. Despite a relatively stable trajectory in recent decades, the name has never entered the top 1000, remaining a low-frequency choice. Its top states of usage are sparse, mirroring its nationwide rarity. The name's origins are uncertain but likely modern, rather than stemming from a specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
Sharena first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the biblical name Sharon, which means 'plain' or 'flat land' in Hebrew, or by the fashionable -ena suffix found in names like Doreena and Lorena. Its usage peaked in the mid-1980s and has since declined, remaining rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Rena, Shay
Sibling names for Sharena
Names that share Sharena's style, for a brother or sister.
