Sharyle
A feminine variant of the name Sharon meaning "a plain, a field".
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Sharyle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sharyle today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sharyle births was 1950 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sharyle. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Sharyle is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sharyles were born before 1966.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sharyle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
1950
6 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1960 SSA rank
#6,275
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Sharyle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sharyle from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 27 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharyle 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 Sharyle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sharyle
The name Sharyle is a modern English variation of the Hebrew name Sharon, which means "plain" or "level stretch of land." Its origins can be traced back to the biblical town of Sharon, located in ancient Israel. The earliest recorded use of the name Sharon dates back to the Old Testament, where it is mentioned in the Song of Songs and the book of Isaiah.
In ancient times, the Sharon Plain was known for its fertile soil and lush vegetation, making it a symbolic representation of beauty and abundance. The name Sharon gained popularity among Jewish communities and eventually spread to other cultures through various translations and adaptations.
The name Sharyle emerged as a distinct variation in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. While it retains the essence of the original Hebrew name, its unique spelling and pronunciation set it apart as a separate identity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sharyle can be found in the United States Census records from the early 1900s. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the mid-20th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sharyle or its variations. One example is Sharyle Elaine Graves (1956-1983), an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Another notable figure is Sharyle Renee Patton (born 1957), an American director and producer who has worked on various television shows and films, including "The Best Man" and "Love Jones."
In the realm of sports, Sharyle Ann Fowler (born 1966) is a former American professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 26 in the world in 1988.
Sharyle Ann Patton (born 1964) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the Director of the Office of Government Ethics under the Obama administration from 2013 to 2017.
Finally, Sharyle Jeanne Avery (born 1957) is an American actress and singer known for her roles in various Broadway productions and television shows, including "Knots Landing" and "The Young and the Restless."
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals exemplify the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with the name Sharyle throughout modern history.
People
Sharyle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sharyle 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
Sharyle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sharyle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sharyle 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 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Sharyle a common name?
We classify Sharyle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sharyle most popular?
The single biggest year for Sharyle was 1950, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sharyle is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sharyle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sharyle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sharyle 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.
Is Sharyle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sharyle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sharyle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Sharyle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.