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1953

First Year

1992

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#3461

Peak Rank

181

Total Count

23

Years Active

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## The Story of Gerilynn

The earliest SSA record of Gerilynn as a baby girl name dates back to 1953, when 8 babies received it. 1961 was its biggest year on record, with 14 newborns named Gerilynn — #3,461 in the national rankings. The 1960s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Gerilynns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1992 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 181 Gerilynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Gerilynn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gerilynn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Grullon
* [Jelen](/jelen)
* [Jerilyn](/jerilyn)
* Grillen
* [Jalen](/jalen)
* [Jaylen](/jaylen)
* [Jalon](/jalon)
* [Jolan](/jolan)
* [Julen](/julen)
* Jhelum
* Jilin
* Ghrelin

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Gerilynn

What does the name Gerilynn mean?

Gerilynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1953\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gerilynn in 2026?

In 2026, Gerilynn ranks #13,316 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gerilynn most popular?

Gerilynn reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #3,461 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Gerilynn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gerilynn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gerilynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerilynn include Carlton, Providencia, Deardra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧CarltonPeak #3461](/carlton)[👧ProvidenciaPeak #3461](/providencia)[👧DeardraPeak #3461](/deardra)[👧JeanniPeak #3461](/jeanni)[👧SaidaPeak #3461](/saida)[👧TamorahPeak #3461](/tamorah)[👧DaceyPeak #3461](/dacey)[👧ShaylenPeak #3461](/shaylen)

## About the name Gerilynn 

Gerilynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 181 births in the dataset. Gerilynn's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #3,461\. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerilynn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1961 → ](/year/1961)
* [ Names of the 1960s → ](/decade/1960s)
* [ Names starting with "G" → ](/letter/g)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.