Sherilyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHER-i-lin / /ˈʃɛr.ɪ.lɪn/English; American
Meaning
English: combination of 'Sheri' and 'lyn'; American: derived from the name 'Sherry'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sherilyn is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in the United States. It is often considered a blend of the names Sherry and Lynn. The name reflects a trend of creating feminine names by combining existing names or elements. It gained some popularity during the mid-20th century.
Trend Summary
Sherilyn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sheri
- Lyn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sherilyn was first seen in the United States in 1933. Sherilyn has ranked as high as #852 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)
Top States for Sherilyn (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 29 |
| 1943 | 46 |
| 1944 | 69 |
| 1945 | 50 |
| 1946 | 120 |
| 1947 | 120 |
| 1948 | 80 |
| 1949 | 93 |
| 1950 | 105 |
| 1951 | 92 |
| 1952 | 78 |
| 1953 | 76 |
| 1954 | 99 |
| 1955 | 90 |
| 1956 | 74 |
| 1957 | 102 |
| 1958 | 99 |
| 1959 | 102 |
| 1960 | 99 |
| 1961 | 91 |
| 1962 | 93 |
| 1963 | 84 |
| 1964 | 96 |
| 1965 | 71 |
| 1966 | 85 |
| 1967 | 89 |
| 1968 | 73 |
| 1969 | 80 |
| 1970 | 67 |
| 1971 | 60 |
| 1972 | 76 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 53 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 46 |
| 1978 | 38 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 39 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 47 |
| 1985 | 63 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 38 |
| 1993 | 30 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 39 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |