Beloved lake or dear waterfall
Cherlin is a modern English blend, likely combining the French 'chérie' meaning beloved with the Welsh or English suffix 'lin' or 'lynn' referring to a lake. It may also be interpreted as a variant of the name Cherilyn. It represents a contemporary fusion of romantic and natural elements.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Cherlin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
