Sharlette is a unique and captivating female given name with an intriguing origin story. The name Sharlette is derived from the French language, meaning "little sweet one." It is a diminutive form of the French feminine name Chérie, which means "darling" or "dearest."
The use of the name Sharlette can be traced back to the 20th century when it began to gain popularity in France and other French-speaking regions. However, its popularity has since spread globally due to its charming sound and meaning.
Despite its French origins, Sharlette is not particularly common in France or other Francophone countries. Instead, it tends to be more popular in English-speaking nations such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. According to some sources, there are around 200-300 people named Sharlette living in the US alone.
While Sharlette is not a traditional name with a long history of use like some others, its unique sound and endearing meaning make it an appealing choice for parents looking for something distinctive yet approachable. As such, it has continued to be used sporadically around the world throughout recent decades.
The name Sharlette has been given to a total of 340 babies born in the United States over the years, with the first recorded birth occurring in 1945 and the most recent one in 2020.
The popularity of the name Sharlette varied greatly from year to year. The peak years for this name were between 1965 and 1973, during which time there were consistently more than eight births each year. The highest number of babies named Sharlette was recorded in 1973, with a total of fifteen births that year.
However, the popularity of the name Sharlette began to decline after the mid-1970s and has remained relatively low since then. Between the years 1986 and 2020, there were only twenty-two recorded births of girls named Sharlette in total.