Sherlin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian and English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sherlin means 'lion of the waterfall'.
Meaning of the Name Sherlin
Sherlin is a variant of the name Sherlyn, which is derived from the combination of the names Sher and Lynn. Sher is of Persian origin and means 'lion', symbolizing strength and courage. Lynn is of English origin and means 'lake' or 'waterfall'. Therefore, the name Sherlin can be interpreted as 'lion of the waterfall' or 'strong and courageous like a lion in the midst of flowing water'.
Popularity of the Name Sherlin
The popularity for the name Sherlin peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 121 births, which ranked number 3,065 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Sherlin had the most female births in 2006 with 121, which ranked number 1,721 out of 20,061 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Sherlin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 6 births, a decline of -78.57%. Among females, Sherlin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 6 births, a decline of -78.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sherlin
- 20 Year Trend of Sherlin: -66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Sherlin: -78.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sherlin: -78.57%
Popularity of Sherlin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Sherlin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Sherlin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Sherlin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Sherlin
- Total Births of Sherlin: 5 (-14.28%)
- Female Births of Sherlin: 5 (-14.28%)
Given the downward trend of Sherlin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -14.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sherlin have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 5 female births in 2024, a decrease of -14.28%.