Combination of Sharon and Nell
A modern American blend likely combining the Hebrew name Sharon, meaning 'a plain,' with the English name Nell, a diminutive of Helen or Eleanor meaning 'bright' or 'shining one.' It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of creating unique rhythmic names using the 'sh' prefix and 'ell' suffix.
Less common today
Sharnell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,476 in 1990.
American collegiate basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
