Sherilyn
Sherilyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Beloved, darling, or clear lake (blended meaning from Cheryl/Sherry and Lynn).
Origin and history
Sherilyn is a modern English combination name created by blending Cheryl or Sherry with the popular name suffix -lyn. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside similar invented compound names. It remains a uncommon choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,930 babies in the United States have been named Sherilyn since 1880. It ranks #2814 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.4 %)
- TX (25.2 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- MI (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 55 |
| 1940-1950 | 637 |
| 1950-1960 | 917 |
| 1960-1970 | 861 |
| 1970-1980 | 510 |
| 1980-1990 | 424 |
| 1990-2000 | 269 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 89 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Sherilyn
- Sherilyn Fenn: Actress
Nicknames
Sherry, Sheri, Lynn
Fun facts
- Sherilyn developed in the United States during the mid-20th century as part of a trend adding the suffix -lyn to established names.
- The name gained public visibility through American actress Sherilyn Fenn, widely known for her role in the television series Twin Peaks.