Cherilyn
Cherilyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Cherie (beloved) and the suffix Lynn (lake or waterfall).
Origin and history
Cherilyn is an English blend name created by combining the name Cheryl or Cheri with the popular suffix -lyn. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside other modern invented names. It remains a rare choice in the United States today.
Popularity in the United States
2,363 babies in the United States have been named Cherilyn since 1880. It ranks #3628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.9 %)
- NY (16.1 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- NJ (7.8 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 378 |
| 1960-1970 | 336 |
| 1970-1980 | 834 |
| 1980-1990 | 336 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 74 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Cherilyn
- Cherilyn Sarkisian: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Cheri, Cher, Lynn
Fun facts
- Cherilyn belongs to a mid-20th-century trend of combining French-derived roots like Cheri with popular suffixes like -lyn.
- The famous singer and actress Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian in 1946.