Holding steady.
Popularity of Cheralyn since 1946
Babies named Cheralyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cheralyn is a distinctly mid-20th-century American invention, born of the popular trend of combining two well-liked names into a new, harmonious whole. First recorded in 1946, the name reached its peak in 1972, a time when many blended 'lyn' names were in vogue. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, and it now falls below the top 1,000. Although no top state data is available, Cheralyn likely found its greatest popularity in regions where names like Cheryl and Lynn were common. Its trajectory remains stable, suggesting occasional but consistent use among parents seeking a nostalgic, melodic name from the 1970s era.
Cheralyn is a modern coinage, formed by blending the name Cheryl, itself a variant of Cheryl (often associated with French cherie 'darling'), with the popular suffix -lyn from names like Lynn. It emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century, especially in the 1940s and 1950s, as part of a trend of creating new feminine names by combining existing elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cheri, Lyn, Cherry
Sibling names for Cheralyn
Names that share Cheralyn's style, for a brother or sister.
