Sherilyn Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; American

Meaning: English: combination of 'Sheri' and 'lyn'; American: derived from the name 'Sherry'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sherilyn is a modern creation, primarily derived from the combination of the name "Sherry" and the suffix "-lyn." The name "Sherry" itself has roots in the Old French word "cherie," meaning "darling" or "beloved," which evolved from the Latin "carus," meaning "dear" or "precious." The name became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly as a diminutive of the name "Sharon," which is of Hebrew origin and means "a plain" or "an area of fertile land." The suffix "-lyn" has been widely used in various names since the 19th century, often to create a feminine form or to add a lyrical quality to names. Historically, the name Sherilyn emerged in the mid-20th century, gaining traction in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.

While it does not have significant historical milestones associated with biblical figures or saints, it reflects the trend of creating unique names by blending existing ones. This practice became particularly popular in the post-World War II era, as parents sought distinctive names for their children that conveyed both individuality and femininity.

Culturally, names like Sherilyn resonate with themes of affection and beauty, drawing from their etymological roots. The combination of "Sherry" and "-lyn" evokes a sense of warmth and charm, which may contribute to its appeal.

The name's lyrical quality and the soft sounds of its components have made it a favored choice among parents looking for a name that embodies grace and tenderness. While Sherilyn may not have a long historical lineage, its construction reflects broader naming trends that emphasize creativity and personal significance.

Famous people named Sherilyn

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

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Sherilyn Fenn is an actress best known for Twin Peaks, Of Mice and Men, and The Wraith.

Sherilyn Williams is a former professional basketball player best known for her time with the USA Women's National Basketball Team.

Sibling suggestions

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

SherryLynnKatherineJessicaEmilyMadeline

Similar names

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

SheridanShirleyMarilynCaitlinGwendolynJocelynKaitlynRaelynn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sherilyn was first seen in the United States in 1933.

Sherilyn has ranked as high as #1291 nationally, which occurred in 1946, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Michigan.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sherilyn 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 Sherilyn 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 Sherilyn.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 7 7
2023 7 7
2022 5 5
2021 6 6
2019 8 8
2018 8 8
2017 8 8
2016 7 7
2015 10 10
2014 12 12
2013 7 7
2012 8 8
2011 8 8
2010 13 13
2009 10 10
2008 17 17
2007 12 12
2006 24 24
2005 9 9
2004 16 16
2003 16 16
2002 13 13
2001 11 11
2000 15 15
1999 13 13
1998 13 13
1997 13 13
1996 24 24
1995 39 39
1994 33 33
1993 30 30
1992 38 38
1991 43 43
1990 23 23
1989 46 46
1988 38 38
1987 24 24
1986 46 46
1985 63 63
1984 47 47
1983 41 41
1982 30 30
1981 50 50
1980 39 39
1979 38 38
1978 38 38
1977 46 46
1976 41 41
1975 44 44
1974 53 53
1973 47 47
1972 76 76
1971 60 60
1970 67 67
1969 80 80
1968 74 74
1967 89 89
1966 84 84
1965 71 71
1964 96 96
1963 84 84
1962 93 93
1961 91 91
1960 99 99
1959 102 102
1958 99 99
1957 102 102
1956 74 74
1955 90 90
1954 99 99
1953 76 76
1952 78 78
1951 92 92
1950 105 105
1949 93 93
1948 80 80
1947 120 120
1946 120 120
1945 50 50
1944 69 69
1943 46 46
1942 29 29
1941 13 13
1940 17 17
1939 15 15
1938 17 17
1937 11 11
1936 6 6
1933 6 6

Top States for Sherilyn (2008)

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 7
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