Sharlene

Q: How popular is the name Sharlene?

Sharlene is ranked #17166 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AHRL-een ]

Girl Name #17,166 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sharlene is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AHRL-een.

Parents who love the name Sharlene often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Popularity Over Time

#17,166

Current Rank

Peaked 1953 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,166
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Sharon #1230 Sharlotte #4123

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Sharie

Middle Name Ideas

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Sharlene Maeve

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Sharlene Georgia

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Sharlene Alice

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Sharlene Ayla

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Sharlene Claire

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Sharlene Brooklyn

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Sharlene Alaia

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Sharlene Julia

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Sharlene Daisy

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Sharlene Hannah

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Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sharlene

Is Sharlene a boy or girl name?

Sharlene is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sharlene?

Sharlene is pronounced sh-AHRL-een.

How popular is the name Sharlene?

Sharlene is currently ranked #17166 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sharlene?

Common nicknames for Sharlene include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Sharie.

Is Sharlene a common or rare name?

Sharlene is an uncommon name, ranked #17166 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Shy, Shaie, and Sharie. 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.