Sharon
sh(a)-ron
US Popularity:2204
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:a fertile plain
Sharon as a girl's name is of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain". In the Bible, Sharon refers to flat land at the foot of Mount Carmel. The Song of Solomon describes the beloved Schulamite woman as a flower of Sharon. With such Biblical connections, it’s no surprise that Sharon has been a consistent name within the baby charts. In fact, just a few years back, Sharon claimed as high as the top 50 but has since been in decline. If you’re looking for a timeless name that will never go out of fashion, Sharon is always a great choice.
Famous People Named Sharon
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Sharon TateActress
Sharon Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sharon is currently #191 on The Bump
Girl:Sharon is currently #83 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sharon is currently #2204 in U.S. births
Girl:Sharon is currently #840 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2204
in 2022
+ 120
from 2021
Sources
Britannica, Plain of Sharon
Online Etymology Dictionary, Sharon August, 2023
Behind the Name, Sharon, December 2022
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