A plain or flat area
Derived from the Hebrew word 'sharon', referring to a fertile coastal plain in Israel. It gained popularity as a given name in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1940s and 50s, and is often associated with the 'Rose of Sharon' mentioned in the Bible.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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