Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharley since 1927
Babies named Sharley per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sharley's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharley is a rare English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1927. Its peak year of usage was 1937, during which it was given to a small number of baby girls. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with no recorded rank in any year. Its trajectory is stable, showing neither a revival nor a decline. Despite its rarity, Sharley fits stylistically with other 1930s names like Shirley and Darlene. Its origins are uncertain but likely reflect a creative spelling or a variant of more established names. The name appears to be a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the popular Shirley or as a feminine form of Charles, though no definitive etymology exists. Given the lack of top-state data and its low frequency, Sharley remains a distinctive choice with a vintage feel.
Sharley first appeared in U.S. records in 1927. It is likely a modern English coinage, perhaps a blend of the popular name Shirley (itself from a place name meaning 'bright meadow') or a feminine form of Charles (meaning 'free man'). Its usage peaked in 1937 but has remained very rare since, with no clear single derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Lee
Sibling names for Sharley
Names that share Sharley's style, for a brother or sister.
