How old is someone named Sharon?
The average Sharon is 68 years old.
Half of all living Sharons are between 62 and 77.
When was Sharon popular?
Sharon was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1947, and dropped away. That's why most Sharons are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 23 | 0 |
| 1910s | 189 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,160 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 31,390 | 9,400 |
| 1940s | 221,973 | 130,000 |
| 1950s | 233,299 | 180,000 |
| 1960s | 155,408 | 140,000 |
| 1970s | 48,093 | 45,000 |
| 1980s | 16,780 | 16,000 |
| 1990s | 8,603 | 8,400 |
| 2000s | 5,182 | 5,100 |
| 2010s | 2,882 | 2,900 |
| 2020s | 1,148 | 1,100 |
How many Sharons are still alive?
About 530,000 Sharons are alive in the US today. That's 74% of the roughly 730,000 babies named Sharon since 1900.
Most Sharons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Sharon?
More than half of living Sharons are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Sharon an old name?
Yes. Sharon is older than 97 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Sharon will be 78 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Sharon a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Sharons are women.
Names the same age as Sharon
NAME TWIN
Sharon's name twin is Sandra. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Sandra's age curve is the closest match to Sharon's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Sharron (67)
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Questions about the name Sharon
How old is the average Sharon?
The average Sharon in the US is 68 years old. The median is 69, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Sharon?
About 530,000 Sharons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 730,000 babies given the name since 1900.
When was the name Sharon most popular?
In 1947, when about 29,000 baby girls were named Sharon.
Is Sharon a Boomer name?
Yes. About 63% of living Sharons are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this