UK girl's name
Sharelle
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Sharon or Cheryl.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sharelle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharelle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 7 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1997 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Sharelle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sharelle ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 7 girls were registered as Sharelle.
- • Sharelle ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #539 in 1980.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharelle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
7 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Sharelle mean?
The name Sharelle is a modern variation of the French name Charelle, which is derived from the Old French name Carle, a feminine form of Charles. The name Charles originates from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "unfettered." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly after Charlemagne, the famous Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor who ruled from 768 to 814 AD.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sharelle can be traced back to the late 19th century, although it was relatively uncommon until the mid-20th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Sharelle Brooke, a British actress born in 1884, who appeared in several silent films in the early 1900s.
In the 20th century, the name Sharelle gained some prominence, particularly in the United States. One notable figure was Sharelle Kaloustian, an American writer and journalist born in 1927, who authored several books on Middle Eastern culture and politics.
Another notable Sharelle was Sharelle McMahon, an Australian basketball player born in 1961, who represented her country in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games. She was inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
In the realm of music, Sharelle Werksman, a South African singer and songwriter born in 1974, gained recognition for her work in the rock and pop genres. She has released several albums and singles since the late 1990s.
Sharelle Rosado, born in 1987, is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, best known for her swimwear and activewear brands. She has gained a significant following on social media platforms, promoting body positivity and inclusivity in the fashion industry.
While the name Sharelle has been more common in recent decades, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with its French and Germanic roots. Throughout history, individuals with this name have made their mark across various fields, including entertainment, sports, literature, and entrepreneurship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sharelle over time
The chart below shows babies named Sharelle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sharelle, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharelle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharelle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4030 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3026 | 10 | 2 |
Geography
Where Sharelle is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Sharelle. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Sharelle ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #539 in 1980.
Across the UK
Sharelle in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#539 in 1980
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Sharelle
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- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sharelle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sharelle in the UK right now?
In 2012, Sharelle was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sharelle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 7 babies registered as Sharelle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sharelle?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Sharon or Cheryl.
How many people are called Sharelle in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Sharelle across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Sharelle most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Sharelle ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #539 in 1980. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.