Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharren since 1937
Babies named Sharren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 62 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharren first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1937, part of a wave of inventive feminine names like Karen and Sharon. Its peak year came in 1946, when the name saw its highest usage, but it has since declined steeply. The trajectory has remained stable at very low frequency for decades. Despite its brief mid-century popularity, Sharen never ranked among the top 1000 names. It is best understood as a creative respelling or blend, reflecting the naming trends of the 1940s rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Sharren first appeared in U.S. records in 1937, emerging during a period when invented and variant feminine names were fashionable. It likely derives from the biblical place name Sharon (meaning 'plain' or 'flatland' in Hebrew) combined with the popular suffix '-en' seen in names like Karen. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1946, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Ren
Sibling names for Sharren
Names that share Sharren's style, for a brother or sister.
