How Many People Are Named Sharilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Sharilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sharilyn is a unique name with roots in creative blending, making it very rare with only 1,457 people bearing it in the US today, or 1 in 226,436 Americans. The majority of those named Sharilyn are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 1,790 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sharilyn Through the Generations
Sharilyn has seen its peak popularity in 1962 when 63 babies were given this name. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older individuals. With 55 under 30, 609 aged 30-60, and 1,126 over 60, the name skews towards the mature demographic, reflecting its vintage charm and enduring appeal among certain circles.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sharilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sharilyn
How Many People Have the Name Sharilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,457 people in the United States currently share the name Sharilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 226,436 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sharilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Sharilyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sharilyn Mean?
Sharilyn means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sharilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sharilyn Most Popular?
The name Sharilyn reached peak popularity in 1962, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sharilyn?
Approximately 1,457 people named Sharilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,790. That works out to roughly 1 in 226,436 Americans.
Is Sharilyn a rare name?
Sharilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 226,436 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sharilyn mean?
Sharilyn means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sharilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sharilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Sharilyn most popular?
Sharilyn peaked in 1962 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.