Sharon
Peaked at #8 nationally in 1943, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1900, Sharon has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sharon — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#8
in 1943
Current rank
#1232
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1900–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1900, Sharon reached its peak popularity for girls in 1943, ranking #8 nationally with 24,713 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #872 (2014) to #1232 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Sharon ranks #1232 nationally for girls, with 190 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,232 | 190 |
| 2023 | #1,316 | 173 |
| 2022 | #1,205 | 201 |
| 2021 | #1,247 | 189 |
| 2020 | #1,143 | 208 |
| 2019 | #1,190 | 198 |
| 2018 | #1,115 | 220 |
| 2017 | #1,057 | 243 |
Sharon — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#625
in 1944
Last ranked
#12089
in 2022
Years tracked
104
1902–2022
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1902, Sharon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1944, ranking #625 nationally with 97 babies given the name that year.
Sharon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2022, when it stood at #12089.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #12,089 | 6 |
| 2016 | #9,536 | 8 |
| 2015 | #11,862 | 6 |
| 2014 | #6,986 | 12 |
| 2012 | #12,046 | 6 |
| 2011 | #7,425 | 11 |
| 2010 | #11,968 | 6 |
| 2009 | #8,202 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sharon most popular?
Sharon was most popular in 1943, when it ranked #8 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sharon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sharon?
At least 725,947 babies have been recorded with the name Sharon in the US since 1900, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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