Jeralyn Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jeralyn. 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.

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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 #3566 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Oregon, New York, Wisconsin, 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2020 7 7
2018 8 8
2017 5 5
2015 8 8
2014 17 17
2013 12 12
2012 15 15
2011 13 13
2010 9 9
2009 16 16
2008 12 12
2007 15 15
2006 13 13
2005 15 15
2004 19 19
2003 19 19
2002 16 16
2001 15 15
2000 15 15
1999 18 18
1998 22 22
1997 19 19
1996 13 13
1995 13 13
1994 8 8
1993 7 7
1992 12 12
1991 18 18
1990 12 12
1989 13 13
1988 10 10
1987 13 13
1986 14 14
1985 9 9
1984 16 16
1983 12 12
1982 18 18
1981 16 16
1980 9 9
1979 10 10
1978 9 9
1977 7 7
1976 12 12
1975 6 6
1974 13 13
1973 18 18
1972 15 15
1971 13 13
1970 13 13
1969 18 18
1968 18 18
1967 18 18
1966 17 17
1965 20 20
1964 25 25
1963 28 28
1962 27 27
1961 28 28
1960 19 19
1959 17 17
1958 16 16
1957 24 24
1956 26 26
1955 22 22
1954 27 27
1953 19 19
1952 20 20
1951 24 24
1950 21 21
1949 26 26
1948 19 19
1947 27 27
1946 23 23
1945 18 18
1944 7 7
1943 17 17
1942 21 21
1941 18 18
1940 9 9
1939 7 7
1938 8 8
1937 10 10
1936 8 8
1935 8 8
1934 9 9
1932 9 9
1930 13 13

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. 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 6
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