Sharlene
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHRL-een ]
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Sharlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 8,953 babies have been named Sharlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sharlene is past its peak , currently ranked #17,166 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,166
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Sharlene
Sharlene is a girl name .
Sharlene is currently ranked #17,166 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sharlene include Sha, Shar, Shary, Sharie, Sharl, Sharly, Sharlie, Ene, Eney, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sharlene include Sharon, Sharlotte . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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