Sharlene
Every Sharlene since 1917 — 12,175 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sharlene
Sharlene is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,788 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 12,175 American babies have been named Sharlene. Its peak came in 1956, when 380 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 Sharlene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sharlene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,788 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,001 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,917 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,461 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,454 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,884 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,078 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,487 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,798 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,830 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,807 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,005 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,869 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,090 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,117 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,880 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,936 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,160 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,207 |
| 2006 | 57 | #3,016 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,106 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,889 |
| 2003 | 30 | #4,400 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,058 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,856 |
| 2000 | 39 | #3,449 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,239 |
| 1990 | 93 | #1,615 |
| 1985 | 103 | #1,305 |
| 1980 | 81 | #1,491 |
| 1975 | 105 | #1,117 |
| 1970 | 207 | #725 |
| 1965 | 223 | #659 |
| 1960 | 246 | #645 |
| 1955 | 246 | #586 |
| 1950 | 256 | #506 |
| 1945 | 226 | #480 |
| 1940 | 149 | #571 |
| 1935 | 182 | #473 |
| 1930 | 33 | #1,343 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,885 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,907 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sharlene in 2025?
Sharlene ranked #10,788 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sharlene?
12,175 babies have been named Sharlene in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sharlene most popular?
Sharlene peaked in 1956, when 380 newborns received the name.
Is Sharlene a boy or girl name?
Sharlene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sharlene rising or falling?
Sharlene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.