Sharon

a fertile plain (Hebrew)

Sharon is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #220 (35,352 records), 2 syllables.

Biblical / English American period
PSA rank
#220
Count
35,352
Syllables
2
Origin
Biblical / English
Historical layer
American period
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

a fertile plain (Hebrew)

Sharon originates from the Hebrew toponym referring to the central coastal plain of Israel, often referenced in the Bible for its fertility and beauty (e.g., the 'Rose of Sharon'). It spread into the Philippines via American English influence during the 20th century. Its immense popularity in the country was heavily boosted by pop culture starting in the late 1970s.

Derived from the Hebrew place name Sharon, referring to a fertile coastal plain in Israel. It became widely popular as a given name in English-speaking nations and was adopted in the Philippines during the 20th century.

Biblical 60% English 40%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Soft Creator Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

In the Philippines, the name is almost inextricably linked to Sharon Cuneta, giving it high cultural resonance across generations. Common nicknames include Sha, Shawie, and Ron.

Best known for: Sharon Cuneta (Philippine singer, actress, and 'Megastar')

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Sharon with popular surnames

How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.

Sharon dela Cruz Garcia 79
2–3–3 · SCG
Sharon dela Cruz Reyes 85
2–3–2 · SCR
Sharon Garcia dela Cruz 81
2–3–3 · SGC
Sharon Garcia Reyes 86
2–3–2 · SGR
Sharon Reyes dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · SRC
Sharon Reyes Garcia 85
2–2–3 · SRG
Sharon Ramos dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · SRC
Sharon Ramos Garcia 85
2–2–3 · SRG
Sharon Ramos Reyes 80
2–2–2 · SRR
Sharon Mendoza dela Cruz 81
2–3–3 · SMC
Sharon Mendoza Garcia 81
2–3–3 · SMG
Sharon Mendoza Reyes 86
2–3–2 · SMR
Sharon Santos dela Cruz 81
2–2–3 · SSC
Sharon Santos Garcia 81
2–2–3 · SSG
Sharon Santos Reyes 78
2–2–2 · SSR
Sharon Flores dela Cruz 85
2–2–3 · SFC
Sharon Flores Garcia 85
2–2–3 · SFG
Sharon Flores Reyes 79
2–2–2 · SFR
Sharon Gonzales dela Cruz 79
2–3–3 · SGC
Sharon Gonzales Garcia 78
2–3–3 · SGG
Sharon Gonzales Reyes 82
2–3–2 · SGR

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How do I use Sharon with two Filipino surnames?

Sharon is the given name. The full name is Sharon + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Sharon a common girl name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #220 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.