Holding steady.
Popularity of Gerilynn since 1953
Babies named Gerilynn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gerilynn's real moment was 1967.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gerilynn is a rare American feminine name that first appeared in the baby name records in 1953. It never reached the top 1000 and remains an uncommon choice. The name achieved its highest usage in 1967, which is its peak year. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but very low, with no recent data suggesting a revival. The name is largely restricted to the United States and reflects the mid-20th century fashion for names ending in -lynn. Its formation likely draws from the root name Gerald or Geraldine, combining it with the popular suffix to create a distinct and modern-sounding name.
Gerilynn is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the 1950s. It appears to blend elements of the name Geraldine or Gerald with the fashionable suffix -lynn, which was widely used in mid-20th century feminine names. The name saw its peak popularity in 1967.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerri, Lynn
Sibling names for Gerilynn
Names that share Gerilynn's style, for a brother or sister.
