Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharlynn since 1943
Babies named Sharlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharlynn is a mid-20th-century coinage that emerged in 1943, a time when compound names like Sharon and Lynn were individually popular. Its peak usage occurred in 1952, reflecting the height of the trend for blended feminine names. Although the name has become rare in recent decades, its trajectory has been stable since the 1950s, with no significant resurgence. Sharlynn never broke into the top 1,000 names nationally, and no state recorded it as a particular favorite. As a modern invention without deep historical roots, the name offers a personal, crafted quality that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar.
Sharlynn is a modern coinage from the mid-20th century, formed by combining elements of the well-established names Sharon and Lynn. Sharon itself is taken from the biblical Plain of Sharon, while Lynn derives from a Welsh word for 'lake'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1943 and saw moderate use through the 1950s, reflecting a broader trend of compound names popular at the time.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Lynn, Shari
Sibling names for Sharlynn
Names that share Sharlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
