US Popularity:2460
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

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  • Sharon Tate
    Actress

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 #2460 in U.S. births
Girl:Sharon is currently #950 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2460
in 2023
- 256
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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