Sharyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sharyn is a name with English origins, derived from the Hebrew term for a plain, highlighting its association with the biblical region of Sharon. Over time, it evolved from Sharon to Sharyn in modern usage. The name carries traits of beauty and strength and has biblical relevance due to its connection to a well-known biblical location.
The name Sharyn is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast 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, Sharyn 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, 'Sharyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 793rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 630th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1482nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4954th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14799th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 27458th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sharyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sharyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛərɪn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Sharyn is a modern variant of the name Sharon, which is derived from the Hebrew word for 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'. It is also associated with the biblical region of Sharon, known for its beauty and richness.
Meaning
a plain, fertile plain
Language Evolution
Sharon (Old French), Sharon (Hebrew), Sharyn (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Sharyn is linked to the biblical region of Sharon, which is mentioned in the Bible as a place of beauty and abundance.
Historical Usage
The name Sharon gained popularity in the mid-20th century, with variants like Sharyn emerging as creative adaptations.
Variants & Derivatives
Sharon, Sharyn, Shari
Modern Popularity & Image
Sharyn is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with qualities of beauty and strength due to its roots in the biblical region of Sharon.
Famous People
Sharyn McCrumb (author), Sharyn Alfonsi (journalist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sharyn"
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 "Sharyn"
"Sharyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 793rd of 9204 | 1,505 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 630th of 12526 | 4,260 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1482nd of 19264 | 1,107 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4954th of 27321 | 280 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14799th of 35406 | 79 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 27458th of 30306 | 8 |
Regional Popularity of "Sharyn" 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 "Sharyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
36.80% 569th/1546 |
32.33% 503rd/1556 |
43.82% 1031st/2353 |
35.55% 550th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
26.85% 598th/2227 |
17.24% 419th/2430 |
31.09% 887th/2853 |
24.40% 677th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.90% 1583rd/2937 |
22.74% 792nd/3483 |
70.01% 2463rd/3518 |
48.89% 1977th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sharyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sharyn" 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.