Declining since 1987, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Saralyn since 1924
Babies named Saralyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 74 |
| 1940s | 127 |
| 1950s | 165 |
| 1960s | 142 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 176 |
| 1990s | 158 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Saralyn is a modern compound name that blends the classic Sara with the popular suffix Lynn, a style that flourished in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1924, it climbed modestly in popularity to its peak in 1961, reflecting the naming trends of the 1960s, its strongest decade. Since 1987, its use has been falling, making it a rare choice today: in 2025 it ranked 10,107, with roughly 1 in every 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. It is almost exclusively given to girls, consistent with similar blend names of the era.
Saralyn is a modern compound name formed from the popular names Sara and Lynn. It emerged in the early 20th century, part of a trend of combining two short feminine names to create a distinctive new one. First recorded in 1924, it saw its peak usage in the 1960s, reflecting the era's fashion for -lyn endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sara, Lyn, Sari, Lynnie
Sibling names for Saralyn
Names that share Saralyn's style, for a brother or sister.
