Sherlyn
Sherlyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright meadow or lake; a combination of Shirley and Lynn.
Origin and history
Sherlyn is a modern invented name created by blending elements from traditional names like Shirley and Lynn. It gained visibility in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often used in English- and Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. Today, it remains a moderately given female name in American usage.
Popularity in the United States
8,954 babies in the United States have been named Sherlyn since 1880. It ranks #1763 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1392.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- TX (21.6 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- NJ (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 19 |
| 1940-1950 | 313 |
| 1950-1960 | 506 |
| 1960-1970 | 393 |
| 1970-1980 | 187 |
| 1980-1990 | 119 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,670 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,918 |
| 2020-2029 | 725 |
Famous people named Sherlyn
- Sherlyn González: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Sherry, Lynn
Fun facts
- Sherlyn originated as an American blended name, combining elements of Shirley and Lynn.
- The name has gained popularity in both English-speaking and Hispanic American households.