Sharon
How to say it: SHAR-un · /ˈʃærən/
From the Hebrew place name Sharon, meaning 'plain' or 'flat land'; a fertile coastal region in Israel.
Sharon was the 1,053rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 179 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 34% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,133 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,053 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 179 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,521 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,133 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once a leading choice in the 1940s, Sharon has faded steadily since. Far below that former high, further decline seems likely.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with breathy edges, Sharon carries a calm reserve. Susan fits comfortably beside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sharon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Sharon
- Sharon Stone (born 1958)American actress
- Sharon den Adel (born 1974)Dutch singer
- Sharon Tate (1943–1969)American actress and model
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