Sharlyn
girl nameSharlyn entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #1409 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#1409
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3210 |
| 1940s | #1886 |
| 1950s | #2347 |
| 1960s | #2456 |
| 1970s | #4894 |
| 1980s | #6016 |
| 1990s | #8136 |
| 2000s | #6472 |
| 2010s | #8902 |
| 2020s | #12848 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Sharlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sharlyn alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sharlyn in 2025?
- Sharlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sharlyn most popular?
- Sharlyn peaked in 1948, reaching #1409 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sharlyn with classmates?
- Sharlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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