Total births
356
Girls' name · since 1936
Sherline
356 babies named Sherline in U.S. Social Security records since 1936, with the highest year being 2010. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 356
- total births
- 1936–2014
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Sherline is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 356 have been recorded since 1936.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherline has been recorded 356 times among girls since 1936, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1936 to 2014.
- 356 total births
- 1936–2014 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
356 girls have been named Sherline since 1936, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2014.
- 356
- total births
- 1936–2014
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Sherline was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
28 babies were named Sherline in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
Sherline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherline's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1939, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherline at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2010
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1936
Sherline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1936–2014
- Peak year (2010)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Sherline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sherline's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Sherline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 14
1930s
14 births
- 1940s
1940s
55 births
- 1950s
1950s
73 births
- 1960s
1960s
63 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
55 births
- 2010s
2010s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 73 births (21% of all-time use).
Sherline by state
Where Sherline concentrates geographically, total births since 1936
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 10 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 9 | 2.5% |
| #3 | California | | 8 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.4% |
Florida share of Sherline's total US births 2.8%
Even split
10 of 356 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherline? ▼
356 babies have been named Sherline since 1936. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 2010 with 28 births.
When was Sherline most popular? ▼
Sherline was most popular in the 1950s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Sherline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherline are Florida (10 births), Texas (9 births), California (8 births).
How long has the name Sherline been used? ▼
Sherline has been recorded in Social Security data since 1936, spanning 79 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Sherline? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sherline's data
- Sherline's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (73 total births) through the 2010s (49) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Sherlines (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sherline
Nearby Names Like Sherline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherline
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Sherline side by side: Sherline vs Sheila Sherline vs Sherry Sherline vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1936–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sherline: Baby Name Since 1936 - 356 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherline. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sherline draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.