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Sharlene

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Pronounced shar-LEEN /ʃɑrˈliːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Charlene, a feminine of Charles (Germanic, 'free man'; the diminutive read as 'little Charlotte / little woman'). Warm and mid-century.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm spelling of Charlene: Sharlene traces to Charles, 'free man' (said 'shar-LEEN'). Vintage and friendly.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningA spelling of Charlene, a feminine of Charles (Germanic, 'free man'; the diminutive read as 'little Charlotte / little woman'). Warm and mid-century.
U.S. rank (2025)#10788 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195619172025

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

Sharlene is a spelling of Charlene, from Charles ('free man'), popular mid-century. It reads warm and friendly, with a vintage ring — uncommon for babies today (said 'shar-LEEN').

It appears rarely for babies now, after a mid-century vogue. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Sharlene respells Charlene, a feminine of Charles ('free man'), read as 'little Charlotte' — a warm, mid-century name given a phonetic Shar- spelling (said 'shar-LEEN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Sharlene — Charlene spelling; from Charles 'free man'

Variations

CharleneCharleenSharleen

Nicknames

SharLena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharlene mean?

Sharlene is a form of Charlene, a feminine of Charles ('free man'), read as 'little Charlotte.'

How do you pronounce Sharlene?

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

Is Sharlene a boy or girl name?

Sharlene is a girl's name.

How popular is Sharlene?

Sharlene is uncommon for babies in the U.S. today.

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