Sharolyn is a distinct and unique given name of American origin, composed of 'Sharon' and '-lyn'. It emerged in the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend at the time to blend popular names creatively.
The name Sharolyn experienced a period of significant popularity from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s, reaching its peak in 1956 with 52 births that year. This marked a dramatic increase from previous years and even higher than the early 1940s' peak of 39 births in 1946. However, this popularity was short-lived as the number of births began to decline steadily afterwards, dropping below double digits by the late 1970s, with only 5 births recorded in 1981. Since then, the name has not regained its former popularity, with a total of 1367 births over this period.