Cherilyn Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHER-ih-lin //ˈʃɛr.ɪ.lɪn//

Origin: English; American

Meaning: Cherished; darling

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cherilyn is a modern creation, primarily derived from the combination of the name "Cher" and the suffix "-lyn." The name "Cher" has its roots in French, where it means "dear" or "beloved," originating from the Old French word "cher," which is derived from the Latin "carus," meaning "dear" or "beloved." The suffix "-lyn" is often associated with names of English origin, particularly as a diminutive or affectionate form, which gained popularity in the 20th century. This combination reflects a trend in name formation during the mid-20th century, where unique and blended names became more common in English-speaking cultures.

Historically, the use of "Cher" as a standalone name can be traced back to the 19th century, gaining traction in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name Cher gained significant cultural prominence through the American singer and actress Cher, born Cherilyn Sarkisian in 1946, who became a major figure in popular culture.

The suffix "-lyn" has been widely used in various names since the 20th century, contributing to the formation of many feminine names, including those that combine elements from different languages and cultures. Culturally, Cherilyn embodies a sense of affection and endearment, reflecting the emotional significance often attributed to names that include "Cher." The blending of names to create new forms has been a notable trend in naming practices, particularly in the United States, where parents often seek unique names for their children.

This trend highlights the evolving nature of language and naming conventions, as well as the desire for individuality in personal identity.

Famous people named Cherilyn

In this section, you will find notable people named Cherilyn. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cherilyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cherilyn who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cherilyn Sarkisian, known professionally as Cher, is a singer and actress best known for Believe, If I Could Turn Back Time, and Moonstruck.

Cherilyn Wilson is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the country music genre.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cherilyn, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarilynKaitlynJocelynGwendolynMadelyn

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cherilyn. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SherilynCarilynCarlynCerysCherylLynKerryCaitlin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cherilyn was first seen in the United States in 1941.

Cherilyn has ranked as high as #1419 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Cherilyn has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cherilyn is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cherilyn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cherilyn.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 5 5
2016 5 5
2013 5 5
2007 6 6
2006 9 9
2005 6 6
2004 10 10
2003 9 9
2002 5 5
2001 14 14
2000 15 15
1999 23 23
1998 11 11
1997 16 16
1996 9 9
1995 12 12
1994 15 15
1993 13 13
1992 17 17
1991 23 23
1990 36 36
1989 27 27
1988 36 36
1987 24 24
1986 34 34
1985 43 43
1984 31 31
1983 30 30
1982 40 40
1981 31 31
1980 40 40
1979 55 55
1978 49 49
1977 72 72
1976 121 121
1975 130 130
1974 112 112
1973 84 84
1972 161 161
1971 27 27
1970 23 23
1969 21 21
1968 40 40
1967 36 36
1966 37 37
1965 42 42
1964 27 27
1963 33 33
1962 30 30
1961 34 34
1960 36 36
1959 34 34
1958 27 27
1957 41 41
1956 57 57
1955 47 47
1954 29 29
1953 42 42
1952 32 32
1951 28 28
1950 41 41
1949 28 28
1948 30 30
1947 45 45
1946 49 49
1945 23 23
1944 28 28
1942 6 6
1941 6 6

Top States for Cherilyn (1999)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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