Sharlene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sharlene is an English name derived from the name 'Charlotte', which means 'free woman'. It evolved from Charles to Charlotte and then to Sharlene. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is perceived today as classic and warm. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Sharlene is most popular in Hawaii, 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, Sharlene 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, 'Sharlene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4931st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 658th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 564th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 838th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1620th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3760th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6864th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sharlene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sharlene"
Pronunciation
/ʃɑrˈliːn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Sharlene is a modern English name derived from the name 'Charlotte', which is a feminine diminutive of 'Charles'. It combines the elements of 'Charles', meaning 'free man', with the diminutive suffix '-ine'.
Meaning
free woman
Language Evolution
Charles, Charlotte, Sharlene
Historical Usage
Sharlene gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine form of Charles and became more widely used in English-speaking countries during the 1950s and 1960s.
Variants & Derivatives
Sharlene, Charleen, Sharlynn, Shar
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sharlene is viewed as a classic and somewhat vintage name, associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Sharlene Teo, a contemporary author, Sharlene Spiteri, lead singer of the band Texas
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sharlene"
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 "Sharlene"
"Sharlene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4931st of 9107 | 54 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 658th of 9204 | 2,132 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 564th of 12526 | 5,189 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 838th of 19264 | 2,588 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1620th of 27321 | 1,389 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3760th of 35406 | 608 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6864th of 30306 | 206 |
Regional Popularity of "Sharlene" 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 "Sharlene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
28.98% 448th/1546 |
51.03% 794th/1556 |
53.25% 1253rd/2353 |
24.89% 385th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.30% 519th/2227 |
22.26% 541st/2430 |
24.92% 711th/2853 |
17.15% 476th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.70% 931st/2937 |
21.62% 753rd/3483 |
29.99% 1055th/3518 |
20.20% 817th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.24% 2220th/3685 |
25.16% 1126th/4475 |
49.29% 2560th/5194 |
21.23% 1341st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
48.45% 2502nd/5164 |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
28.00% 2090th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
92.70% 6324th/6822 |
68.51% 4300th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sharlene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sharlene" 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.