Sharlene
Meaning of Sharlene
Sharlene is a female name with British English (/ʃɑr-ˈli:n/) and American English (/ʃɑr-ˈlin/) pronunciations. It is a variation of the name Sharleen. The origin of the name Sharlene is uncertain, but it is believed to be a combination of Sharon and Charlene.
Sharlene has been used as a given name for girls in the United States since at least the early 20th century. Although it has never reached extremely high levels of popularity, it has maintained a consistent presence over the years. In recent decades, Sharlene has been given to an average of around 30 to 40 newborn girls each year in the United States.
The name Sharlene carries no specific associations or meanings beyond its historical usage as a given name. It is a feminine and elegant choice for parents looking for something classic yet not overly popular.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as shar-LEEN (/ʃɑr-ˈli:n/)
American English
- Pronunced as shar-LEEN (/ʃɑr-ˈlin/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Sharlene
| Sharlene San Pedro - Sharlene Santos San Pedro is a multi-talented Filipino entertainer known for her work in acting, singing, vlogging, streaming, and hosting. |
| Sharlene Taulé Ponciano, also known as Sharlene, is a Dominican singer and actress. |
| Sharlene Wells Hawkes - Sharlene Wells, a Paraguayan-American from Salt Lake City, Utah, is a multi-talented individual who was crowned Miss America in 1985, worked with ESPN, and was appointed to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Armed Forces in 2015. |
| Sharlene Linette Cartwright-Robinson JP is a prominent Turks and Caicos Islander politician and lawyer who made history as the first female Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands. |
