Total births
1,482
Girls' name · since 1935
Sharlyn
Since 1935, U.S. Social Security records show 1,482 babies named Sharlyn, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,482
- total births
- 1935–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1,482 girls have been named Sharlyn since 1935, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Sharlyn has 1,482 recorded births among girls since 1935, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 2022.
- 1,482 total births
- 1935–2022 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,482 girls have been named Sharlyn since 1935, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,482
- total births
- 1935–2022
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Sharlyn was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
43 babies were named Sharlyn in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Sharlyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sharlyn's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1935, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1948 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sharlyn at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Sharlyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–2022
- Peak year (1948)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Sharlyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Sharlyn's strongest decade.
255 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Sharlyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 41
1930s
41 births
- 1940s
1940s
248 births
- 1950s
1950s
233 births
- 1960s
1960s
255 births
- 1970s
1970s
132 births
- 1980s
1980s
121 births
- 1990s
1990s
109 births
- 2000s
2000s
212 births
- 2010s
2010s
118 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 255 births (17% of all-time use).
How Sharlyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sharlyn's total volume
Sharlyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sharlyn by state
Where Sharlyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 127 | 8.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 42 | 2.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 0.7% |
California share of Sharlyn's total US births 8.6%
Even split
127 of 1,482 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sharlyn? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 1,482 babies named Sharlyn. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1948, with 43 births.
When was Sharlyn most popular? ▼
Sharlyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 255 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Sharlyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sharlyn are California (127 births), Texas (42 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Sharlyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sharlyn since 1935 -- 88 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Sharlyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sharlyn's data
- Sharlyn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (255 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sharlyns (127 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sharlyn
Nearby Names Like Sharlyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sharlyn
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Sharlyn side by side: Sharlyn vs Sharon Sharlyn vs Shannon Sharlyn vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1935–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sharlyn: Baby Name Since 1935 - 1,482 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sharlyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sharlyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.