How Many People Are Named Sharolyn?

Complete statistics for the name Sharolyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sharolyn
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sharolyn is a unique blend of classic and modern sounds, rarely heard today. Only 1,088 people named Sharolyn live in the US, making up just 1 in 303,341 Americans. The majority of Sharolyns are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1962.

~1,088
Living in US
1 in 303,341
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Sharon
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Charming Determined Gracious
4
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,347
Worldwide Bearers
#153,501
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,907
🇵🇭 Philippines
292
🇨🇦 Canada
26
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
20
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
14
🇿🇦 South Africa
13
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
12
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇦🇺 Australia
8
🇸🇬 Singapore
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,088 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 67
6
Would be under 30 (0%)
424
Would be 30–60 (31%)
937
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 1,367 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: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
45
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sharolyn Through the Generations

Sharolyn has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak birth year in 1962 when 53 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by those aged 60 and above, with only 6 under 30. This generational skew suggests Sharolyn is more of a name from an earlier era, though it maintains a stable position among classic choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 45
California 40
Michigan 39
Kansas 13
Minnesota 12
Hawaii 11
Arizona 5
Georgia 5
Illinois 5
Missouri 5

✨ Similar Names to Sharolyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sharolyn's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sharolyn

How Many People Have the Name Sharolyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,088 people in the United States currently share the name Sharolyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 303,341 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sharolyn a Common or Rare Name?

Sharolyn 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 Sharolyn Mean?

Sharolyn means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sharolyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sharolyn Most Popular?

The name Sharolyn reached peak popularity in 1962, with 53 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 Sharolyn?

Approximately 1,088 people named Sharolyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,367. That works out to roughly 1 in 303,341 Americans.

Is Sharolyn a rare name?

Sharolyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 303,341 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sharolyn mean?

Sharolyn means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sharolyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sharolyn are male and 100% are female.

When was Sharolyn most popular?

Sharolyn peaked in 1962 with 53 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,088
All-Time Births1,367
1 in X1 in 303,341
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age67
Peak Year1962
World Rank#153,501
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.