Find out how popular the first name Sharron has been for the last 45 years (from 1974 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sharron by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Sharron is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 88% of people named Sharron being female.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sharron.

The history of the first name Sharron

Sharron is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the name Sharon, which derives from the Hebrew word "shāron" meaning "plain" or "level ground." The name likely originated in ancient Israel, referring to the fertile Sharon Plain located along the Mediterranean coast.

In the Bible, the Sharon Plain is mentioned several times, often in poetic descriptions of its beauty and abundance. The Song of Songs, a book of the Hebrew Bible, contains the line "I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valleys." This biblical reference may have contributed to the name's popularity among Jewish and Christian communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharon appears in the Book of Chronicles, where it refers to a district in the territory of the tribe of Ephraim. However, it is unclear if this was a place name or a personal name at the time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures named Sharron or Sharon. One of the earliest was Sharon, the daughter of King David, mentioned in the Bible. In the 12th century, Sharon, a town in modern-day Israel, was the site of a significant battle during the Crusades.

In more recent times, Sharron Booth (1932-2019) was an American actress and model known for her work in film and television in the 1950s and 1960s. Sharron Angle (born 1949) is an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly and ran for the United States Senate in 2010.

Another notable Sharron is Sharron Frontiere (born 1951), a businesswoman and sports executive who owned the Los Angeles Kings hockey team and the Los Angeles Heat soccer team in the 1990s. Sharron Davies (born 1962) is a former British Olympic swimmer who won a silver medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.

Finally, Sharron Angle (born 1949) is an American politician who served as a member of the Nevada Assembly and ran for the United States Senate in 2010, though she was ultimately unsuccessful in her bid for the Senate seat.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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