The nameSharyn
Sharyn is an American variant of Sharon. It was most popular in the United States in the 1940s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Sharyn comes from Sharon, the Hebrew name of the fertile coastal plain mentioned in the Bible, as in "the rose of Sharon".
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
Sharyn peaked in the United States in the mid 1940s, at the same time as Sharon was rising.
Popularity of the name Sharyn
Sharyn in the United States
Sharyn was most popular in the United States in the 1940s, with 3,899 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Sharyn. Its rise began around 1943, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Sharyn in the United States were born before 1948, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sharyn mean?
Sharyn comes from Sharon, the Hebrew name of the fertile coastal plain mentioned in the Bible, as in "the rose of Sharon".
What is the origin of the name Sharyn?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Sharyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Sharyn is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sharyn?
Variants and related names of Sharyn include Sharon.