Sherlin
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,722 in 2006
5 babies were named Sherlin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,800 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sherlin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sherlin, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sherlin would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySherlin first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2006, when it ranked #1,722. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSherlin has slipped 2,800 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Sherlin
Sherlin is a girl name of English and French origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Sherlin for girls from 1951 to 2025, in 26 of those 75 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #1,722 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,214,286 girls |
| 2000s | 28 | 36,153 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 83,612 girls |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 238,095 girls |
Other spellings of Sherlin
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Sherlin
What is the origin of the name Sherlin?
Sherlin has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Sherlin a boy or girl name?
Sherlin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sherlin?
Sherlin ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#1,722).