Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherlynn since 1946
Babies named Cherlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cherlynn is a mid-20th century compound name that never achieved mainstream popularity. First recorded in 1946, it reached its peak in 1975 and has since held a stable, low-usage trajectory. The name does not appear in the top 1000 births for any year, making it a rare choice. Its formation reflects the trend of blending fashionable names like Cheryl and Lynn, which were separately popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Cherlynn's appeal lies in its familiar, melodious sound while offering distinctiveness. No top states have recorded notable usage for Cherlynn in recent decades.
Cherlynn is a modern coinage that combines the name Cheryl, itself a variant of Cherie derived from French chérie 'dear one', with the popular suffix Lynn, ultimately from Welsh llyn 'lake'. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of compound names. Cheryl gained popularity in the 1920s, and Lynn was widely used as a middle or second element; Cherlynn reflects the rhyming and blending fashion of the 1940s-1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cher, Lynn, Cherry
Sibling names for Cherlynn
Names that share Cherlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
