Free man
Sharleen is a feminine variant of Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl. It shares the same etymological root meaning 'free man', referring to a person of free birth but not of noble rank. This specific spelling became popular in the mid-20th century as a more phonetic and elaborate version of Sharlene or Charlene.
Less common today
Sharleen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,923 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer of the Scottish rock band Texas
Opera singer and television personality
