UK girl's name
Sharleez
A feminine name of English origin, possibly derived from Shirley or Charlotte.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sharleez is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sharleez popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2502, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 10 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2009 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Sharleez is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Sharleez. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sharleez ranked #2502 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 10 girls were registered as Sharleez.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sharleez as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2502
2017
Births in 2017
10
Latest year
Peak year
2017
10 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Sharleez mean?
The name Sharleez is a relatively modern invention with uncertain origins, but it appears to be a novel spelling or combination of elements from various existing names and words. One possible influence could be the English name Charlene, which is a feminine form of the French name Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "manly".
Another potential root could be the Arabic name Sharliz or Sharliza, which is a feminine form of the name Charles. However, these Arabic variants are themselves quite rare and modern, likely influenced by the French or English names.
There are no clear historical references or appearances of the name Sharleez in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that it is a relatively recent coinage, perhaps within the last few decades.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Sharleez are likely to be found in modern birth records or personal archives, but there are no widely known historical figures who bore this name. As a unique and unconventional spelling, it is unlikely that many notable individuals throughout history would have been given this particular form of the name.
While it is challenging to find famous historical figures with the exact spelling Sharleez, there are notable individuals with related names that could have influenced its creation or popularity. These include Charlene Wittstock (born 1978), the Princess of Monaco, and Charlene Tilton (born 1958), an American actress known for her role in the TV series Dallas.
Additionally, the French singer Charlene Gallego (born 1984) and the American singer and actress Charlene Duncan (1923-2022) could be mentioned as individuals with similar names. However, it is important to note that these individuals did not bear the precise spelling Sharleez, but rather variations of the more common names Charlene or Charlene.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sharleez over time
The chart below shows babies named Sharleez registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sharleez, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2017, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sharleez by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sharleez 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 | #4867 | 27 | 6 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
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FAQ
Sharleez: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sharleez in the UK right now?
In 2017, Sharleez was ranked #2502 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Sharleez most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 10 babies registered as Sharleez in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sharleez?
A feminine name of English origin, possibly derived from Shirley or Charlotte.
How many people are called Sharleez in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Sharleez across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.