Gerilyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJER-ih-lin / ˈdʒɛrɪlɪnEnglish; American
Meaning
Combination of Gerald and Lynn
Historical & Cultural Background
Gerilyn is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a blend of the name Gerald, which has Germanic roots meaning 'rule of the spear,' and Lynn, a name of Welsh origin meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall.' The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by combining traditional elements. Its usage has been more common in the United States.
Trend Summary
Gerilyn saw moderate popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gerilynne
- Gerylyn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gerilyn was first seen in the United States in 1942. Gerilyn has ranked as high as #1100 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, New Jersey, California, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Gerilyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gerilyn (1964)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| WI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1958 | 28 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 33 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 32 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 7 |