How Many People Are Named Sherlin?
Complete statistics for the name Sherlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherlin is a very rare female name, with only 761 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 433,437 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 99% of its bearers being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 4 are known for their practicality and reliability.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 769 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherlin Through the Generations
Sherlin emerged as a name in the mid-20th century, reaching its peak popularity in 2006 with 121 births. Since then, it has seen a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The majority of those named Sherlin are young adults, with 764 under 30 years old, indicating its strong association with contemporary culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherlin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherlin
How Many People Have the Name Sherlin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 675 people in the United States currently share the name Sherlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 491,036 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherlin a Common or Rare Name?
Sherlin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sherlin Mean?
Sherlin means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherlin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherlin Most Popular?
The name Sherlin reached peak popularity in 2006, with 121 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sherlin?
Approximately 675 people named Sherlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 675. That works out to roughly 1 in 491,036 Americans.
Is Sherlin a rare name?
Sherlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 491,036 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherlin mean?
Sherlin means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherlin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherlin are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherlin most popular?
Sherlin peaked in 2006 with 121 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.