Bright meadow or dear meadow
A modern elaboration of Shirley, combining the Old English elements 'scir' (bright or clear) and 'leah' (meadow). The '-lyne' suffix adds a feminine, French-inspired flair common in mid-20th-century naming trends. It represents a blend of pastoral nature imagery with a melodic, contemporary ending.
Less common today
Sherlyne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,962 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
