Sharon
5 countries#1250 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sharon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
726,130 births recorded 1900–2025 · currently #1250 · peaked in 1947 with 28,590 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,033 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1974 with 720 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,036 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1974 with 720 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,512 births recorded 1953–2022 · currently #1579 · peaked in 2000 with 171 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
962 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 2007 with 65 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
35 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 1997 with 9 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sharon’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #615 | — |
| 2007 | #701 | ↓86 |
| 2008 | #643 | ↑58 |
| 2009 | #771 | ↓128 |
| 2010 | #801 | ↓30 |
| 2011 | #821 | ↓20 |
| 2012 | #817 | ↑4 |
| 2013 | #884 | ↓67 |
| 2014 | #870 | ↑14 |
| 2015 | #982 | ↓112 |
| 2016 | #921 | ↑61 |
| 2017 | #1055 | ↓134 |
| 2018 | #1111 | ↓56 |
| 2019 | #1186 | ↓75 |
| 2020 | #1140 | ↑46 |
| 2021 | #1242 | ↓102 |
| 2022 | #1199 | ↑43 |
| 2023 | #1310 | ↓111 |
| 2024 | #1223 | ↑87 |
| 2025 | #1250 | ↓27 |
Frequently asked questions about Sharon
Is Sharon a popular name?
Yes — Sharon currently ranks #1250 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sharon more common for boys or girls?
Sharon is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sharon most popular?
Sharon peaked in 1947 in United States, with 28,590 recorded births that year.
Is Sharon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sharon’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1932 in 1900 to #1250 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sharon?
At least 734,675 babies have been recorded with the name Sharon across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sharon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sharon appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, France, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sharon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sharon include Laylah, Navi, Solene, Aarya.
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