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Sherlene

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Pronounced shur-LEEN /ʃərˈliːn/High

Meaning: Sherlene reworks Sharlene and Charlene, the feminine spins on Charles (Germanic-French 'free man'), swapping the opening to a soft 'Sher-'. The meaning rides along from Charles.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sherlene is a mid-century sister of Charlene and Sharlene — feminine offshoots of Charles, 'free man' — said 'shur-LEEN'.

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Origin MediumEnglish, French

MeaningSherlene reworks Sharlene and Charlene, the feminine spins on Charles (Germanic-French 'free man'), swapping the opening to a soft 'Sher-'. The meaning rides along from Charles.

U.S. rank (2011)#14625 ↘ Falling

2011 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1958

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,071

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sherlene belongs to the busy Charlene/Sharlene cluster of the mid-twentieth century, all feminizations of Charles by way of the French Charlene. Recasting the first syllable as 'Sher-' gave parents a fresh-sounding twist on a then-fashionable pattern.

It rode the Charlene fashion of the nineteen-fifties, crested quietly around 1958, and faded as that whole family of names went out of style. A Sherlene today is most likely a grandmother or great-aunt, and the name shows no sign of a comeback.

Did you know? Sherlene peaked in the late nineteen-fifties, riding the same Charlene wave, yet never rose above a few dozen girls a year.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Charlene — feminine of Charles behind SherleneReferences — Sherlene — Sharlene/Charlene variant

Variations

CharleneSharleneSherleen

Nicknames

SherLene

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If you like Sherlene…

Charlene— the feminine-of-Charles parent Sherlene reshapes

Sharlene— the closest sister spelling, same era

Darlene— an -lene name from the identical mid-century mould

Marlene— shares the -lene ending and nineteen-fifties feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherlene mean?

Sherlene is a variant of Charlene and Sharlene, feminine forms of Charles meaning 'free man'.

How do you pronounce Sherlene?

It's said shur-LEEN /ʃərˈliːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sherlene a boy or girl name?

Sherlene is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sherlene?

Sherlene is a rare name in the U.S., a mid-century offshoot of the Charlene family.