Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharyn since 1931
Babies named Sharyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 150 |
| 1940s | 3,899 |
| 1950s | 1,227 |
| 1960s | 1,031 |
| 1970s | 535 |
| 1980s | 222 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharyn saw its peak popularity in 1945, during the mid-20th century, when variant names like Sharon, Karen, and Doreen were fashionable. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1931 and enjoyed modest use through the 1940s and 1950s. Since then, it has steadily declined and currently shows only minimal usage, with no data for rank or one-in-N. The trajectory remains stable, reflecting its status as a rare name today. Sharyn exemplifies the spelling variations that flourished in the English-speaking world, blending the traditional place name Sharon with the popular suffix derived from names like Karen.
Sharyn is a variant of Sharon, which comes from the Hebrew word "Sharon" (שָׁרוֹן), referring to the fertile coastal plain mentioned in the Bible. The name Sharon was adopted as a given name in the late 19th century, especially among English speakers, and its variant Sharyn emerged in the early 20th century, influenced by similar-sounding names like Karen and Doreen.
Where Sharyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shar, Ryn, Shari
Sibling names for Sharyn
Names that share Sharyn's style, for a brother or sister.
