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Sharmaine

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sharmaine: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1994.

Sharmaine is a modern English variant of Charmaine, which traces back to the Greek name Charmian, meaning "delight" or "joy". This phonetic spelling emerged mid-20th century, sometimes considered a blend of Sharon and Charmaine. Notable bearers include Canadian actress Sharmaine Wells, known for her television roles, and Jamaican reggae singer Sharmaine O’Bryan. While no major places are directly named after bearers, the related Charmaine appears in a few small US settlements. In Scotland, Sharmaine saw modest use from the 1970s onwards, reflecting the era’s fondness for creative spellings—much like its cousin Charmaine, it carries a soft, melodic feel that pairs well with both classic and contemporary surnames.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19944 babies
Latest (1994)
#5544 babies
Total births
4since 1994
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1994 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).