Sharleen
Every Sharleen since 1918 — 2,623 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sharleen
Sharleen is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1918, 2,623 American babies have been named Sharleen. Its peak came in 1951, when 133 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sharleen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sharleen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,156 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,291 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,649 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,346 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,055 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,831 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,889 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,045 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,150 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,503 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,410 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,935 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,816 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,095 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,646 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,590 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,216 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,245 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,767 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,970 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,987 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,961 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,486 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,798 |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,038 |
| 1965 | 37 | #1,911 |
| 1960 | 32 | #2,050 |
| 1955 | 45 | #1,533 |
| 1950 | 76 | #1,061 |
| 1945 | 36 | #1,350 |
| 1940 | 36 | #1,239 |
| 1935 | 25 | #1,509 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,992 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Sharleen
- Sharleen Spiteri Musician · b. 1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sharleen in 2025?
Sharleen did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sharleen?
2,623 babies have been named Sharleen in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sharleen most popular?
Sharleen peaked in 1951, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Sharleen a boy or girl name?
Sharleen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sharleen rising or falling?
Sharleen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sharleen?
Well-known people named Sharleen include Sharleen Spiteri (musician).