Sharone
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "song from heaven".
Name Census estimates that about 618 living Americans carry the first name Sharone. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 79.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Sharone today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharone births was 1976 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharone. 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
618
~ 1 in 554,619 Americans
Peak year
1976
30 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,571
Tracked since 1939
Gender
Gender distribution for Sharone
Sharone is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 733 total registrations, 150 (20.5%) were male and 583 (79.5%) were female.
Sharone as a male name
- Ranked #10,571 in 1997
- 5 male births in 1997
- Peak: 1983 (16 births)
Sharone as a female name
- Ranked #11,585 in 1995
- 7 female births in 1995
- Peak: 1973 (24 births)
Popularity
Sharone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharone from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 230 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharone 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 Sharone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sharones live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Sharone, while Maryland, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharone
The name Sharone is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Sharon, which means "plain" or "level ground." The name is often associated with the biblical Sharon Plain, a region in ancient Israel known for its fertility and lush vegetation.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sharon can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it is mentioned several times. One notable reference is in the Song of Songs, where the beloved is described as "a rose of Sharon." This poetic imagery highlights the beauty and significance of the Sharon region in ancient Israelite culture.
Throughout history, the name Sharone has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Sharone ben Isaac, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. Born in Babylon, he made significant contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics.
Another historical figure with the name Sharone is Sharone de Ruyter, a Dutch naval officer and admiral who lived from 1607 to 1676. He played a crucial role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and is remembered for his tactical brilliance and leadership during naval battles.
In the realm of literature, Sharone Soledad is a notable name. She was a 19th-century Cuban poet and writer who gained recognition for her lyrical works and advocacy for women's rights. Her poems often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of women in her time.
Moving into the 20th century, Sharone Mukherjee was an Indian social activist and feminist who fought for the rights of women and the underprivileged. Born in 1920, she dedicated her life to empowering women through education and social reforms, leaving a lasting impact on the women's movement in India.
Lastly, Sharone Einav is a contemporary Israeli author and playwright. Born in 1959, she has written numerous plays, novels, and short stories that explore themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of modern life in Israel. Her works have been widely acclaimed and translated into several languages.
People
Sharone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharone 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
Sharone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 618 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharone 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 554,619 US residents.
Is Sharone a common name?
We classify Sharone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 733 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharone most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharone was 1976, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharone is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sharone a female name?
Yes, 79.5% of people registered as Sharone 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.