UK girl's name
Sharleen
A feminine name derived from the French version of Charlene, meaning "petite" or "little".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sharleen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharleen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 5 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1999 to 2014. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 96 living people in the UK are called Sharleen. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sharleen ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 5 girls were registered as Sharleen.
- • Sharleen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #525 in 2000.
- • About 96 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharleen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
5 births
Estimated living
96
2026
Meaning
What does Sharleen mean?
The given name Sharleen has its origins in the French language and culture. It emerged as a feminine variant of the male name Charles, which derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "manly". The earliest known use of the name Sharleen dates back to the 17th century in France.
Although not extensively documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Sharleen gained popularity during the Middle Ages across parts of Europe, particularly in France and neighboring regions. Some scholars attribute its rise to the influence of the Carolingian dynasty, which ruled a significant portion of Europe during the 8th and 9th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Sharleen can be traced back to a French noblewoman, Sharleen de Montpellier, who lived in the late 13th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and played a significant role in establishing several charitable organizations in the region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sharleen. One prominent figure was Sharleen de Valois (1520-1590), a French princess and duchess who was a prominent patron of the arts and literature during the Renaissance period.
Another well-known Sharleen was Sharleen Bronte (1816-1855), the English novelist and poet, best known for her classic works such as "Jane Eyre" and "Villette". Her literary contributions have had a lasting impact on the literary world.
In the realm of science, Sharleen Curie (1867-1934), a Polish-born physicist and chemist, made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity and was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics.
The name Sharleen has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and entertainment industry. Sharleen Dietrich (1901-1992), a German-American actress and singer, was a renowned icon of Hollywood's golden age, known for her distinctive style and performances in classic films.
Lastly, Sharleen Baker (1938-2022) was an American ballet dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the world of dance. She was celebrated for her innovative choreography and her role in popularizing modern dance techniques.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sharleen over time
The chart below shows babies named Sharleen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sharleen, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharleen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharleen 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 | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3918 | 18 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3225 | 4 | 1 |
Geography
Where Sharleen is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Sharleen. 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.
Sharleen ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #525 in 2000.
Across the UK
Sharleen in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#525 in 2000
16 years of NRS records, 73 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Sharleen
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Sharleen Spiteri
singer; musician; songwriter
Scottish singer
1967-
Related
Names similar to Sharleen
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- Sarah 27,961
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- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sharleen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sharleen in the UK right now?
In 2014, Sharleen was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sharleen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 5 babies registered as Sharleen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sharleen?
A feminine name derived from the French version of Charlene, meaning "petite" or "little".
How many people are called Sharleen in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Sharleen across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 73 more in Scotland.
Where is Sharleen most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Sharleen ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #525 in 2000. 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.