Sharon
Pronunciation: [ sh-AR-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sharon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,904 babies have been named Sharon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sharon is past its peak , currently ranked #19,958 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,958
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Sharon
Sharon is a boy name .
Is Sharon a boy or girl name? Sharon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,958 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,230. Sharon is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sharon is currently ranked #19,958 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sharon include Sha, Shar, Shary, Sharie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sharon include Sharvil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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