Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerrilynn since 1941
Babies named Jerrilynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 126 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerrilynn is a mid-20th century American coinage, first recorded in 1941 and reaching its peak popularity in 1942. Despite its rarity, it reflects a naming pattern of the 1940s where feminine names were formed by appending 'lynn' to a short base name. The name has remained consistently uncommon, never appearing in the top 1000 rankings. Its stable trajectory suggests it was a niche choice even at its peak. Jerrilynn is a prime example of the creativity in American naming during that era, blending familiar elements into a distinctive whole.
Jerrilynn is a modern American compound name, combining Jerry (a diminutive of Gerald, from Germanic 'spear ruler') and the popular name element Lynn (from Welsh 'lake' or 'pool'). It emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend of creating feminine names by adding the suffix -lynn to existing names. The name saw its peak usage in the early 1940s, reflecting the era's fashion for blended names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerri, Lynne, Jeri
Sibling names for Jerrilynn
Names that share Jerrilynn's style, for a brother or sister.
