How old is someone named Sharyn?
The average Sharyn is 69 years old.
Half of all living Sharyns are between 61 and 79.
When was Sharyn popular?
Sharyn had one big moment, peaking in 1947. 66% of the babies ever named Sharyn arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 150 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 3,899 | 2,400 |
| 1950s | 1,227 | 940 |
| 1960s | 1,031 | 910 |
| 1970s | 535 | 500 |
| 1980s | 222 | 210 |
| 1990s | 113 | 110 |
| 2000s | 58 | under 100 |
| 2010s | 8 | under 100 |
How many Sharyns are still alive?
About 5,200 Sharyns are alive in the US today. That's 72% of the roughly 7,200 babies named Sharyn since 1931.
Most Sharyns ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Sharyn?
More than half of living Sharyns are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 15%
- Boomer 58%
- Gen X 20%
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 2%
Is Sharyn an old name?
Yes. Sharyn is older than 98 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Sharyn a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Sharyns are women.
Names the same age as Sharyn
NAME TWIN
Sharyn's name twin is Saundra. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Saundra's age curve is the closest match to Sharyn's: 76% alike.
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Questions about the name Sharyn
How old is the average Sharyn?
The average Sharyn in the US is 69 years old. The median is 76, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Sharyn?
About 5,200 Sharyns are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,200 babies given the name since 1931.
When was the name Sharyn most popular?
In 1947, when about 920 baby girls were named Sharyn.
Is Sharyn a Boomer name?
Yes. About 58% of living Sharyns 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