Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherin since 1936
Babies named Sherin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherin is a name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern English variant of the Persian Shirin. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1936, but its most notable period of use was the 1990s, with its peak year in 1995. Since then, it has remained stable at very low usage levels, not ranking in the top 1,000 for any recent year. The name has no strong association with any particular state. As a modern invented name, Sherin reflects a trend of adapting exotic-sounding names into English-speaking contexts, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible choice.
Sherin is a modern English name, likely a creative respelling or variant of Sherine, which in turn is an Anglicized form of the Persian name Shirin, meaning 'sweet'. The name saw some use in the United States beginning in the mid-20th century, with a peak in the 1990s. It remains a relatively uncommon choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher, Sherry
Sibling names for Sherin
Names that share Sherin's style, for a brother or sister.
