Sherlyn
Sherlyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sherlyn
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
20th-century coinage from Sheryl / Sheri + Lyn.
How popular is Sherlyn?
Since 1880, 8,954 girls and 8 boys in the U.S. have been named Sherlyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #367 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #9436 in 2006. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sherlyn
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Sibling name ideas for Sherlyn
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Sherlyn FAQ
What does the name Sherlyn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. 20th-century coinage from Sheryl / Sheri + Lyn.
How popular is the name Sherlyn?
Since 1880, 8,954 girls and 8 boys in the U.S. have been named Sherlyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #367 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #9436 in 2006. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sherlyn a boy or girl name?
Sherlyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,954 girls and 8 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.