A fertile plain
A mid-century spelling variant of Sharon, derived from the Hebrew place name referring to the fertile coastal plain of Israel. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as parents sought unique ways to spell established names.
Less common today
Sharyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,228 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning investigative journalist and correspondent for 60 Minutes
New York Times best-selling novelist known for her Appalachian 'Ballad' series
Child actress of the 1940s known for 'My Pal Wolf'
