Jerilyn Girl

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-ih-lin //ˈdʒɛr.ɪ.lɪn//

Origin: English; American

Meaning: Combination of 'Jerry' and 'Lynn'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jerilyn is a modern feminine given name that appears to be a blend of the names "Jeri" and "Lynn." The name "Jeri" itself is often considered a diminutive of names such as Geraldine or Jennifer, which have their roots in Old German and Welsh, respectively. Geraldine derives from the Old German elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "wald" meaning "rule," while Jennifer comes from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning "white phantom" or "fair one." The addition of "Lynn," which is derived from the Welsh word "llyn" meaning "lake," contributes a natural imagery to the name.

The combination of these elements into Jerilyn likely occurred in the 20th century, reflecting a trend toward creating unique names by blending existing ones. Historically, the components of Jerilyn have been present in various forms for centuries.

The name Geraldine gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly after the publication of the poem "Geraldine" by the English poet Thomas Hood in 1837. Similarly, Jennifer became widely popular in the mid-20th century, especially after the release of the 1980 film "An American Werewolf in London," which featured a character named Jenny.

The name Lynn has also been used as a standalone name since the early 20th century, often associated with nature and tranquility due to its meaning. Culturally, names that combine elements like those in Jerilyn often carry a sense of individuality and creativity, reflecting a broader societal shift towards unique personal identifiers.

The name's construction allows for various diminutive forms, such as Jeri or Lyn, which can provide a sense of familiarity and affection. Overall, Jerilyn encapsulates a blend of historical influences and cultural significance, representing a modern approach to naming that draws from traditional roots while embracing contemporary sensibilities.

Famous people named Jerilyn

In this section, you will find notable people named Jerilyn. 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 Jerilyn who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jerilyn Brandelius is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the folk music genre and her album 'The Way of the World'.

Jerilyn M. is a notable author best known for her contributions to the field of children's literature.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jerilyn. 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 Jerilyn was first seen in the United States in 1931.

Jerilyn has ranked as high as #726 nationally, which occurred in 1942, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Jerilyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jerilyn 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 Jerilyn 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 Jerilyn.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 7 7
2022 7 7
2021 5 5
2020 8 8
2019 8 8
2018 5 5
2017 11 11
2016 8 8
2015 21 21
2014 9 9
2013 18 18
2012 12 12
2011 15 15
2010 10 10
2009 16 16
2008 24 24
2007 20 20
2006 19 19
2005 9 9
2004 23 23
2003 22 22
2002 20 20
2001 22 22
2000 19 19
1999 22 22
1998 20 20
1997 35 35
1996 18 18
1995 29 29
1994 25 25
1993 23 23
1992 25 25
1991 39 39
1990 35 35
1989 37 37
1988 43 43
1987 40 40
1986 44 44
1985 40 40
1984 47 47
1983 45 45
1982 53 53
1981 68 68
1980 68 68
1979 76 76
1978 38 38
1977 35 35
1976 39 39
1975 41 41
1974 47 47
1973 42 42
1972 57 57
1971 61 61
1970 73 73
1969 84 84
1968 88 88
1967 83 83
1966 117 117
1965 87 87
1964 120 120
1963 115 115
1962 156 156
1961 111 111
1960 87 87
1959 103 103
1958 120 120
1957 85 85
1956 130 130
1955 114 114
1954 138 138
1953 106 106
1952 104 104
1951 119 119
1950 96 96
1949 114 114
1948 112 112
1947 161 161
1946 145 145
1945 116 116
1944 160 160
1943 182 182
1942 325 325
1941 135 135
1940 10 10
1938 5 5
1937 6 6
1936 8 8
1931 6 6

Top States for Jerilyn (2015)

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
TX 5
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