Sharon
Meaning: High mountain; exalted; strong
Origin: Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #20
Total births: 14,774
History: Sharon peaked in the 1960s-70s as one of the defining names of suburban Australia. The name became so associated with a particular era that it's almost a time capsule. Sharon represents the generation of Australian women who grew up in the great suburban expansion — Hills Hoist, lamingtons, and community spirit.
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| Current rank (1982) | #88 |
| Babies named Sharon in 1982 | 91 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 14,774 |
| Peak year | 1963 (889 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1952–1982 (31 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 44 spots |
Frequently asked about Sharon
What does the name Sharon mean?
Sharon means “High mountain; exalted; strong” from Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain roots.
What is the origin of the name Sharon?
Sharon has Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain origin. The traditional meaning is “High mountain; exalted; strong”.
How popular is Sharon in Australia?
Sharon ranked #88 in Australia in 1982 — given to 91 babies that year.
When was Sharon most popular?
Sharon peaked in 1963 with 889 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sharon a boy or girl name?
Sharon is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Sharons in registered births are female.
Is the name Sharon rising or falling in popularity?
Sharon has fallen 44 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #44 in 1977 to #88 in 1982.
How long has Sharon been recorded in Australia?
Sharon appears in birth records in Australia across 31 years — from 1952 through 1982.