Sharen is a name of Hebrew origin and its meaning is "song". The name is derived from the Hebrew word "shir," which means "song." In the Bible, Shiren was one of the three daughters of King Jephthah (Judges 12:3-4). Throughout history, this name has been passed down through generations, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. Despite its rare usage today, Sharen remains a unique and meaningful choice for a name.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Sharen experienced significant popularity and variability in usage over the years in the United States.
The name first appeared with seven births recorded in 1934. In the following year, the number of newborn girls named Sharen increased to nine. This trend continued, with a notable spike in popularity from 1938 onwards:
- In 1938, there were 31 babies named Sharen.
- By 1940, this number had almost doubled to 67 births.
- The peak of popularity for the name Sharen occurred in 1943, with a total of 201 newborn girls receiving this name.
This high point was followed by a period of decline and stability:
- Between 1944 and 1954, the number of babies named Sharen ranged between 82 and 165 births per year.
- From 1955 onwards, there were fewer than 100 births per year for girls named Sharen.
The late 1960s saw a further decrease in popularity:
- In 1967, only 33 newborn girls were named Sharen.
- This number continued to drop through the 1970s, reaching as low as seven births recorded in 1979.
After a brief resurgence in the late 1980s and early 1990s (with between six and ten births per year), the popularity of the name Sharen declined once again:
- In the years 2006 to 2013, there were between five and twelve babies named Sharen each year.
In total, over the course of these years, there have been 3782 newborn girls named Sharen in the United States. While the name has seen fluctuations in popularity over time, it remains a historically significant choice for parents.