Jeralyn Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-uh-lin //ˈdʒɛr.ə.lɪn//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Combination of 'Jer' from names like Jeremy and 'lyn' meaning lake or waterfall
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jeralyn is a modern feminine name that appears to be a blend of the names "Jera" and "Lyn." The component "Jera" may derive from the Hebrew word "yera," meaning "to fear" or "to revere," which has connections to various biblical contexts. The suffix "lyn" is often associated with names of English origin, derived from the Old English "lind," meaning "lime tree," or from the Welsh word "llyn," meaning "lake." The combination of these elements reflects a contemporary trend in name formation, where traditional roots are merged to create new identities.
Historically, the name does not have significant milestones tied to it, as it is relatively modern and does not appear in ancient texts or notable historical figures. However, the individual components have rich histories.
For instance, the name "Jera" can be linked to biblical contexts, particularly in the Old Testament, where names derived from Hebrew often carry deep meanings related to faith and reverence. The use of "Lyn" has been popular in various names since the 20th century, often signifying a connection to nature or femininity.
Culturally, Jeralyn, like many names formed in the 20th century, reflects a broader trend of creating unique names that convey personal significance or familial connections. The blending of names to form Jeralyn may symbolize a desire for individuality while still honoring traditional roots.
The name may also evoke a sense of harmony and balance, drawing from the meanings of its components. While Jeralyn does not have a long historical narrative, its construction embodies the evolving nature of naming practices in contemporary society.
Famous people named Jeralyn
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Jeralyn Merritt is a legal analyst best known for her work on Court TV, her blog TalkLeft, and commentary on high-profile criminal cases.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeralyn was first seen in the United States in 1930.
Jeralyn has ranked as high as #1115 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Oregon, Wisconsin, New York, and Colorado.
In the past 5 years the name Jeralyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jeralyn 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 Jeralyn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jeralyn (2003)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
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 Jeralyn.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1961 | 28 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1947 | 27 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1930 | 13 |