Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharilynn since 1949
Babies named Sharilynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharilynn is a modern invented name that combines elements of Sharon and Lynn, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of compound names with the popular -lynn suffix. First recorded in 1949, it reached its peak usage in 1966, a year that saw the highest number of baby girls given this name. Despite never entering the top 1000, the name has maintained a stable presence over the decades, with a trajectory that shows consistent but low-level use. It is most closely associated with the 1960s, a decade when similar blended names were fashionable. Sharilynn remains a distinctive choice that echoes the style of its era.
Sharilynn is a modern coinage, blending the names Sharon, derived from the Hebrew plain of Sharon, and Lyn, a diminutive of Linda or Lynn. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of the trend of compound names with the -lynn suffix. The name gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shari, Lynn, Sherry
Sibling names for Sharilynn
Names that share Sharilynn's style, for a brother or sister.
