Meaning & Origin
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Sherlyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of American origin, a variant of Cheryl combined with the -lyn suffix, with Cheryl possibly derived from the French chérie meaning 'darling' or from the Welsh name Siarl. It emerged in mid-20th century America as an elaboration of popular names.
With nearly 9,000 U.S. births, Sherlyn has been particularly popular in Latin American communities as well as in Southeast Asia. Its soft sound and accessible feel give it a warmth that has sustained its use across generations.