Sharon — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Sharon

Sharon is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “the plain.” In 2024 it was given to 190 girls in the United States.

Sharon at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian
Meaning: “the plain”
Pronunciation: /ˈʃæɹən/
Also spelled: Saron

About the name Sharon

Sharon belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “the plain” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Saron.

In the United States, Sharon first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8 in 1943, and in 2024 190 babies received the name — 722,841 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sharon in US records

First recorded (US): 1900
Best US rank: #8 in 1943
Peak year: 1947
Babies named Sharon in 2024: 190
Total since 1880: 722,841

Spellings & short forms

Saron

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sharon mean?

Sharon means “the plain” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sharon a boy or girl name?

Sharon is a girl name. In 2024, 190 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sharon?

Sharon comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition. It is also spelled Saron.

How popular is the name Sharon?

Sharon first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #8 in 1943, and 190 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Sharon?

Sharon is pronounced /ˈʃæɹən/ (IPA).

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