Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharilyn since 1934
Babies named Sharilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sharilyn's real moment was 1949.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 411 |
| 1950s | 370 |
| 1960s | 458 |
| 1970s | 231 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Sharilyn is a mid-20th-century American invention, first recorded in 1934 and reaching its peak popularity in 1949. Like many compound names of the era, it combines elements from established names, likely Sharon and Marilyn, creating a unique and melodious option. Although it never entered the top 1000 rankings, its usage during the 1940s reflects the period's creative naming trends. Sharilyn has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, with no recorded top states of preference. It remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a vintage sound with a modern feel.
Sharilyn is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Sharon and Marilyn. Sharon is from a biblical place name meaning 'a plain' in Hebrew, while Marilyn is a combination of Mary and the suffix -lyn. This type of coinage was particularly fashionable in mid-20th-century America.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Lyn, Shar
Sibling names for Sharilyn
Names that share Sharilyn's style, for a brother or sister.
