How Many People Are Named Sharyn?
Complete statistics for the name Sharyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sharyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 61,550 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 5,362 people named Sharyn alive in the US, the name has seen a slow rise in popularity since its peak in 1947.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 7,239 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: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sharyn Through the Generations
Over the decades, Sharyn has maintained a niche presence, peaking in 1947 with 919 births. Today, the majority of those named Sharyn are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while the name remains somewhat traditional, it's also experiencing a gradual resurgence among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Sharyn
Sharyn is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Sharyn Clough, associate professor of philosophy at Oregon State University Sharyn Ghidella, weekend presenter on Seven News Brisbane and weekend sunrise newsreader Sharyn Hodgson, Australian actress Sharyn McCrumb, American writer on the history and folklore of Appalachia Sharyn Moffett, American child actor of the 1940s Sharyn November, American editor of books for children and teenagers Sharyn O'Halloran, professor of political economics and of international and public affairs at Columbia University, New York City…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sharyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sharyn
How Many People Have the Name Sharyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,362 people in the United States currently share the name Sharyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 61,550 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sharyn a Common or Rare Name?
Sharyn 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 Sharyn Mean?
Sharyn 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 Sharyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sharyn Most Popular?
The name Sharyn reached peak popularity in 1947, with 919 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Sharyn?
Approximately 5,362 people named Sharyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,239. That works out to roughly 1 in 61,550 Americans.
Is Sharyn a rare name?
Sharyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 61,550 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sharyn mean?
Sharyn means "creative variant of Sharon" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sharyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sharyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Sharyn most popular?
Sharyn peaked in 1947 with 919 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.