girl's name
Sharlyn
SHAR-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,498
Sharlyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1948, when 43 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1935.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sharlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 248 |
| 1950s | 233 |
| 1960s | 255 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 212 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 13 |
How Popular Is Sharlyn?
In 2022, Sharlyn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Sharlyn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sharlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sharlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sharlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sharlyn
- English SHAR-lin
Sibling Names for Sharlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sharlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sharlyn
How popular is the name Sharlyn?
In 2022, Sharlyn was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sharlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharlyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sharlyn?
Sharlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Sharlyn most popular?
Sharlyn peaked in 1948, when 43 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.