Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherylynn since 1948
Babies named Cherylynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cherylynn first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1948, placing it among the wave of inventive compound names that flourished in the post-war era. The name reached its peak popularity in 1979, when it was given to the highest number of baby girls in a single year. Since then, its usage has been stable but low, never breaking into the top ranks. The name combines the affectionate qualities of Cheryl with the lyrical suffix Lynn, and it reflects a distinctly American tradition of creating new names by blending familiar elements.
Cherylynn is a compound name formed from Cheryl and the suffix Lynn. Cheryl itself is a 20th-century elaboration of the French name Cherie, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', influenced by the name Beryl. The element Lynn is of Welsh origin, originally referring to a lake or waterfall. Cherylynn emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States as part of a broader trend of feminine compound names, first recorded in 1948.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cher, Cherry, Lynn
Sibling names for Cherylynn
Names that share Cherylynn's style, for a brother or sister.
