A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Sharlette since 1945
Babies named Sharlette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Sharlette is a rare American coinage that first entered the Social Security records in 1945, during the mid-20th century naming boom. Its peak came in 1973, a time when names like Sharon and Charlotte were popular and creative suffixed forms were common. After declining in use for decades, Sharlette has shown a modest uptick since 2022, though it remains extremely uncommon with no recorded rank or top states. The name reflects a blend of fashionable elements rather than a deep linguistic history, placing it squarely in the modern English tradition of invented feminine names.
Sharlette is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Sharon and the popular feminine suffix -ette, or a variant of Charlotte. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1945, with peak usage in the 1970s. It remains rare, with no established etymology beyond its construction as a creative elaboration.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Letty, Etta
Sibling names for Sharlette
Names that share Sharlette's style, for a brother or sister.
