Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherrilyn since 1939
Babies named Sherrilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 169 |
| 1950s | 178 |
| 1960s | 216 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherrilyn is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1939, during an era when compound names with the -lyn suffix were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank in 1962, which corresponds to the height of the baby boom generation. Since then, the name has followed a stable but declining trajectory, never achieving widespread use. While no top states recorded a notable concentration for Sherrilyn, the name's composition reflects a broader mid-century trend of blending familiar sounds (Sherry + Lyn) to create unique names. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice, though one that bears little historical or etymological depth beyond its formation as a modern invention.
Sherrilyn appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the name Sherry (a diminutive of Sharon or a variant of Cheryl) combined with the popular suffix -lyn. It emerged in the United States in the late 1930s and saw modest use, particularly peaking in the 1960s. Its usage has since declined, reflecting shifting naming trends away from compound names with the -lyn ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Lyn, Sheri
Sibling names for Sherrilyn
Names that share Sherrilyn's style, for a brother or sister.
