Holding steady.
Popularity of Sheralyn since 1940
Babies named Sheralyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 116 |
| 1950s | 150 |
| 1960s | 132 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sheralyn is a mid-20th-century American invention that emerged during a creative period of name crafting, when combinations like Sheralyn were fashionable. First recorded in 1940, its peak year was 1956, showing the peak of a trend that quickly faded. Despite its rarity, the name is a clear example of the era's naming conventions, blending familiar sounds. It has not seen a revival, and remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon vintage name. Its trajectory is stable with minimal usage today.
Sheralyn is a modern coinage that blends the name Sherry (itself a diminutive of Sharon, from the Hebrew plain of Sharon, meaning 'plain' or 'flat land') with the popular suffix -lyn (a variant of Lynn, meaning 'lake' or 'pool' in Welsh). It first appeared in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, reflecting a trend of creating hyphenated or blended feminine names. The name's peak usage was in 1956, and it has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry
Sibling names for Sheralyn
Names that share Sheralyn's style, for a brother or sister.
