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Sharlyn

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sharlyn: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1974.

Sharlyn is a modern, invented name, likely a blend of Sharon and the popular -lyn suffix, which itself draws from Linda or Marilyn. Its core element, Sharon, is a biblical place name from the Hebrew *Sharon*, meaning "plain" or "fertile field." Sharlyn first emerged in the mid-20th century, especially in North America, and saw a small wave of use in Scotland in the 1970s. One notable figure is Canadian actress Sharlyn Romeo. Though the name has no direct historical or place connections, it shares its foundational element with the beautiful Sharon Valley in Israel. Sharlyn is a charming, soft-sounding choice that feels both vintage and distinctive, an alternative to the more common Sharleen.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19743 babies
Latest (1974)
#5083 babies
Total births
3since 1974
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1974 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).