Sherlyn
20th-century coinage from Sheryl / Sheri + Lyn.
Every Sherlyn since 1936 — 8,962 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sherlyn
Sherlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,480 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 8,962 American babies have been named Sherlyn. Its peak came in 2006, when 895 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 Sherlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sherlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,480 | — | — |
| 2024 | 101 | #1,965 | — | — |
| 2023 | 121 | #1,705 | — | — |
| 2022 | 145 | #1,502 | — | — |
| 2021 | 128 | #1,637 | — | — |
| 2020 | 158 | #1,387 | — | — |
| 2019 | 159 | #1,413 | — | — |
| 2018 | 147 | #1,495 | — | — |
| 2017 | 216 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 2016 | 227 | #1,117 | — | — |
| 2015 | 222 | #1,143 | — | — |
| 2014 | 305 | #892 | — | — |
| 2013 | 423 | #675 | — | — |
| 2012 | 445 | #641 | — | — |
| 2011 | 302 | #867 | — | — |
| 2010 | 472 | #624 | — | — |
| 2009 | 556 | #547 | — | — |
| 2008 | 465 | #659 | — | — |
| 2007 | 476 | #628 | — | — |
| 2006 | 887 | #367 | 8 | #9,436 |
| 2005 | 377 | #725 | — | — |
| 2004 | 487 | #580 | — | — |
| 2003 | 261 | #913 | — | — |
| 2002 | 82 | #2,097 | — | — |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,691 | — | — |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,128 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,453 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,240 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,469 | — | — |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,706 | — | — |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,102 | — | — |
| 1970 | 33 | #2,347 | — | — |
| 1965 | 52 | #1,558 | — | — |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,975 | — | — |
| 1955 | 53 | #1,380 | — | — |
| 1950 | 68 | #1,122 | — | — |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,737 | — | — |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,816 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sherlyn
- Sherlyn Chopra Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sherlyn mean?
20th-century coinage from Sheryl / Sheri + Lyn.
How popular is the name Sherlyn in 2025?
Sherlyn ranked #2,480 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sherlyn?
8,962 babies have been named Sherlyn in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sherlyn most popular?
Sherlyn peaked in 2006, when 895 newborns received the name.
Is Sherlyn a boy or girl name?
Sherlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sherlyn rising or falling?
Sherlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sherlyn?
Well-known people named Sherlyn include Sherlyn Chopra (actor).