Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharlie since 1933
Babies named Sharlie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharlie is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1933. It has never ranked in the top 1000, indicating consistent but extremely low usage. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no significant peaks or declines. Its origin as a diminutive of Charlotte gives it a connection to the well-established name Charlotte, which has risen in popularity in recent decades. Sharlie remains an uncommon choice, likely appealing to parents seeking a variant of Charlotte without the name's current popularity.
Sharlie is a diminutive or variant of Charlotte, the French feminine form of Charles, derived from the Germanic word *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. Charlotte became popular in England in the 17th century, and Sharlie likely emerged as a phonetic or affectionate shortening in the 20th century.
“Sharlie” around the world
Where Sharlie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Charlie, Lee
Sibling names for Sharlie
Names that share Sharlie's style, for a brother or sister.
