Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Sherleen

Name: Popularity of the name Sherleen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sherleen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,544

Peak Rank

#2,781 (1950)

Total Babies

174

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1936

First Year

2013

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#2781

Peak Rank

174

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sherleen

Sherleen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1936, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 14 Sherleens were born — ranking #2,781 that year. As of 2026, Sherleen ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 174 Sherleens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Sherleen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sherleen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherleen

What does the name Sherleen mean?

Sherleen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sherleen in 2026?

In 2026, Sherleen ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sherleen most popular?

Sherleen reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #2,781 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Sherleen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sherleen is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sherleen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherleen include Rudene, Lyndel, Cleaster. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sherleen

Sherleen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 174 births in the dataset. Sherleen's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #2,781. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherleen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.