Sherlin

Sherlin is a female first name that is considered an American variant of Cherilyn. Cherilyn itself is a diminutive form of Cherry, which is derived from Cherie. The meaning of the name is 'the favorite.'

What does the name Sherlin mean?

The first name Sherlin is an American derivative of the name Cherilyn, which is a diminutive of Cherry and traces back to Cherie. The meaning of the name is 'the favorite.' It has its roots in the French word chérie, which stands for 'dearest,' 'love,' and 'favorite.' Other variants of the name include Sherilyn, Sherlyn, Cheryl, Cheril, Cher, Cheri, Cherin, Cherina, Cherine, Cherelyn, and Cherlyn.

Where does the name Sherlin come from?

Sherlin is a female first name of French origin that carries the meaning 'the favorite.' The etymology is based on the French term chérie, which means dearest, love, or favorite. The name is also used in American contexts.

How do you pronounce Sherlin?

Sherlin is pronounced like 'Sher-lin.'

Popularity

In Germany, Sherlin is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd in the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2014 at 4,003rd. In the last ten years, Sherlin has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.