Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharleen since 1918
Babies named Sharleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 222 |
| 1940s | 504 |
| 1950s | 621 |
| 1960s | 346 |
| 1970s | 319 |
| 1980s | 239 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 118 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Sharleen first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1918, but its popularity peaked in 1951, when it saw its highest annual usage. Like many similar -leen suffixed names, it faded from common use after the mid-20th century. The name remained stable in its rare usage through its latest recorded year of 2025, never having ranked in the top 1000. It does not appear among top states, reflecting its sparse distribution. Sharleen is a modern English coinage derived from Charlene, linking it to the long-standing tradition of Charles-rooted names.
Sharleen is a modern spelling variant of Charlene, itself a feminine form of Charles, derived from the Germanic word *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. The name gained modest use in the 20th century, particularly in the 1950s. As a variation, it shares the same etymological root without a distinct history of its own.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Leen, Sherry, Charlie
Sibling names for Sharleen
Names that share Sharleen's style, for a brother or sister.
