Sherlin
Every Sherlin since 1951 — 774 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sherlin
Sherlin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,910 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 774 American babies have been named Sherlin. Its peak came in 2006, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sherlin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sherlin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,910 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,278 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,922 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,055 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,204 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,278 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,297 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,396 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,081 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,139 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,428 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,590 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,297 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,092 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,665 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2,722 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,351 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,113 |
| 2007 | 81 | #2,365 |
| 2006 | 121 | #1,733 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,857 |
| 2004 | 76 | #2,308 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,990 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,351 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,274 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sherlin in 2025?
Sherlin ranked #16,910 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sherlin?
774 babies have been named Sherlin in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sherlin most popular?
Sherlin peaked in 2006, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Sherlin a boy or girl name?
Sherlin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sherlin rising or falling?
Sherlin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.