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Sharlie

Girl name · English · German

Sharlie is an English and German girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funSharlie doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationSharlie peaked in 1933, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • HistorySharlie first shows up in US birth records in 1933, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 92 years since.
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hello, little Sharlie

US births per million girls, 1933–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sharlie

Sharlie is a girl name of English and German origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:English namesGerman names

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Questions about the name Sharlie

What is the origin of the name Sharlie?

Sharlie is English and German in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Sharlie turns up in more than one tradition. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Sharlie a boy or girl name?

Sharlie is a girl name.

How popular is the name Sharlie?

Sharlie is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #1,723 in 1933, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Sharlie?

Sharlie is an English and German girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.