Bright meadow or beloved lake
Sherlin is likely a modern English blend, possibly combining the Germanic elements of 'Sher' (bright or clear) with the suffix 'lin' (lake or meadow). It may also be a variant of the French name Cherilyn, meaning 'beloved lake'.
Less common today
Sherlin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,725 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
