Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharline since 1925
Babies named Sharline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sharline's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 78 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharline first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1925, during a period when names ending in -line or -leen were fashionable. Its peak came in 1937, reflecting the broader popularity of similar-sounding names like Charlene and Darlene. The name never entered the top 1,000, making it a rare choice. Its trajectory has been stable with no recent resurgence, and while it was used in a few states in the 1930s, no state stands out as a stronghold. Today, Sharline remains a distinctive, vintage option for parents seeking an unusual name with a mid-century feel.
Sharline is a modern name, likely a variant of Charlene (from Charles, meaning 'free man') or a blend of Sharon (from a biblical place name) with the popular suffix -line. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1925 and saw modest use, particularly in the 1930s when it peaked in 1937.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Lina
Sibling names for Sharline
Names that share Sharline's style, for a brother or sister.
