Sharen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sharen originates from Hebrew, meaning 'a plain' or 'an area of fertility'. It evolved from the name Sharon and represents a path of beauty and nature. The name has a warm and inviting connotation, associated with kindness. It does not have biblical relevance. Sharen gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is perceived as a classic name today.
The name Sharen is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sharen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sharen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1006th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 923rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2827th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9460th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20971st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24576th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sharen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sharen"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛərən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Sharen is derived from the Hebrew name 'Sharon', which refers to a plain or an area of fertile land.
Meaning
a plain, an area of fertility
Language Evolution
Sharon, Sharen
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine variant of Sharon, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Sharon, Shar, Shari
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sharen is perceived as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with kindness and warmth.
Famous People
Sharen Jester Turney, Sharen Neilsen
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sharen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sharen"
"Sharen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1006th of 9204 | 965 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 923rd of 12526 | 2,255 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2827th of 19264 | 410 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9460th of 27321 | 105 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20971st of 35406 | 35 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24576th of 30306 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Sharen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sharen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
38.10% 589th/1546 |
56.94% 886th/1556 |
75.18% 1769th/2353 |
38.20% 591st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.86% 754th/2227 |
31.56% 767th/2430 |
47.53% 1356th/2853 |
33.48% 929th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
80.10% 2790th/3483 |
85.42% 3005th/3518 |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sharen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sharen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.