GirlHebrew origin2 syllables
Sharon
Meaning: “the Sharon plain”
About the name Sharon
Sharon is a girl name with Hebrew roots, meaning “the Sharon plain”.
It has a classic, unique feel. In 2025, Sharon ranked #1256 for girls in the US, with 179 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1947. Since 2000, 98% of US babies named Sharon were girls.
Etymology
From Hebrew, meaning “the Sharon plain”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Sharon”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1256
- In 2015
- #983
- Babies in 2025
- 179
Popularity of Sharon, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Names similar to Sharon
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.