Meaning & Origin
A plain in Israel.
Sharon is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Biblical place name meaning 'a fertile plain' — specifically the lush coastal plain of ancient Israel. The Song of Solomon describes 'the rose of Sharon,' making the name synonymous with natural beauty.
Sharon was a powerhouse name from the 1940s through the 1960s, sitting in the top 10 for most of that period. Actress Sharon Stone and the folk song tradition surrounding the name represent its broad cultural reach. Like many mid-century names, it carries a nostalgic warmth today — and 'rose of Sharon' remains one of the most poetic etymological origins any name can claim.