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Sharleen

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Pronounced shar-LEEN /ʃɑːrˈliːn/Medium

Meaning: A soft-consonant spelling of Charlene, a feminine diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man.' The Sh- form flourished in mid-century America.Low

In 30 seconds: A midcentury favorite's cousin: Sharleen spins Charlene ('free man,' via Charles), said 'shar-LEEN.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic
MeaningA soft-consonant spelling of Charlene, a feminine diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man.' The Sh- form flourished in mid-century America.
U.S. rank (2020)#17145 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1951
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,623

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195119182020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sharleen respells Charlene, a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man.' The Sh- spelling rode the mid-century -leen trend, peaked in 1951, and slipped from favor after (said 'shar-LEEN').

Sharleen belonged to the boomer nurseries and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and soft.

Did you know? Sharleen is a soft respelling of Charlene ('free man') that peaked around 1951 — a boomer-era name now faded.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sharleen — Variant of Charlene; Germanic 'free man'

Variations

CharleneSharleneCharleen

Nicknames

SharLeenie

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If you like Sharleen…

Charlene— the name it respells
Darlene— a like -lene favorite
Marlene— a like midcentury pick
Charlotte— the Charles-rooted classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharleen mean?

Sharleen is a variant of Charlene, a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man.'

How do you pronounce Sharleen?

It's said shar-LEEN /ʃɑːrˈliːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sharleen a boy or girl name?

Sharleen is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Sharleen?

Sharleen peaked in the early nineteen-fifties and is rare today.

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