Beloved lake
A modern American blend likely combining the French 'Cher' meaning beloved with the popular Welsh-derived suffix 'lyn' meaning lake. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, feminine names using established phonetic elements.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Cherlyn in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).