Sharona
A feminine name with Hebrew origins meaning "their princess" or "princess of song".
Name Census estimates that about 649 living Americans carry the first name Sharona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharona today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharona births was 1980 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharona. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
649
~ 1 in 528,127 Americans
Peak year
1980
68 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,314
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Sharona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharona from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 296 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharona by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sharona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharonas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Sharona, while Louisiana, Texas, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharona
The name Sharona is a modern feminine given name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Sharon, which means "plain" or "fertile land." The name Sharon is derived from the biblical place name Sharon, which refers to a fertile coastal plain in ancient Israel.
It is unclear when the name Sharona first emerged as a variation of Sharon, but it likely came about as a result of modern naming trends and the desire to create unique and personalized versions of traditional names. The name Sharona does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharona was in the 1970s, when it gained popularity after the release of the hit song "Sharona" by the American rock band The Knack in 1979. The song, written by Doug Fieger, was reportedly inspired by a former girlfriend named Sharona Alperin, who later became a real estate agent in Los Angeles.
While the name Sharona may not have a long historical lineage, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the years. One of the earliest known Sharonas was Sharona Alperin, the inspiration behind The Knack's song, who was born in the late 1950s.
Another notable Sharona was Sharona Muir, a Scottish singer and songwriter who was part of the 1990s pop group Nightchill. She was born in 1971 and released several singles with the group before pursuing a solo career.
Sharona Jacobs is an American author and entrepreneur who has written several books on personal finance and wealth management. She was born in the mid-1970s and has become a popular speaker and financial advisor.
Sharona Hakimi is an Israeli-American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Sopranos" and "American Pie." She was born in 1981 and continues to work in the entertainment industry.
Sharona Knoll is a Canadian artist and illustrator known for her whimsical and colorful works. She was born in the late 1970s and has gained recognition for her children's book illustrations and fine art pieces.
While the name Sharona may not have a long historical legacy, it has gained popularity in recent decades and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including musicians, authors, actresses, and artists.
People
Sharona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sharona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 649 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharona going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 528,127 US residents.
Is Sharona a common name?
We classify Sharona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 701 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharona most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharona was 1980, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharona is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharona in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.