Girl · #15,152 in 2026

Sherrilyn

Name: Popularity of the name Sherrilyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sherrilyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,152

Peak Rank

#1,889 (1962)

Total Babies

691

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1939

First Year

2006

Last Year

1962

Peak Year

#1889

Peak Rank

691

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sherrilyn

Sherrilyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1939, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 37 Sherrilyns were born — ranking #1,889 that year. As of 2026, Sherrilyn ranks #15,152 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 691 Sherrilyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Sherrilyn most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Saint Lucia
68%
Philippines
16%
Malaysia
7%
United States
6%
India
3%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Sherrilyn

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

Sherilyn
Jerilyn
Cherilyn
Sheraton
Cherian
Marilyn
Marilynn
Terylene
Carolean
Shiralee
Sharon
Cheryl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherrilyn

What does the name Sherrilyn mean?

Sherrilyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1939. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sherrilyn in 2026?

In 2026, Sherrilyn ranks #15,152 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Sherrilyn most popular?

Sherrilyn reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #1,889 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sherrilyn most popular?

Sherrilyn has historically been most popular in Illinois, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sherrilyn.

Is Sherrilyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sherrilyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherrilyn include Mada, Majel, Clelia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sherrilyn

Sherrilyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 691 births in the dataset. Sherrilyn's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #1,889. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherrilyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.