Girl · #9,068 in 2026

Sherylyn

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

Current Rank

#9,068

Peak Rank

#6,246 (1968)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1955

First Year

1975

Last Year

1968

Peak Year

#6246

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sherylyn

Sherylyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1955, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 6 Sherylyns were born — ranking #6,246 that year. As of 2026, Sherylyn ranks #9,068 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Sherylyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Sherylyn

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherylyn

What does the name Sherylyn mean?

Sherylyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1955. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sherylyn in 2026?

In 2026, Sherylyn ranks #9,068 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sherylyn most popular?

Sherylyn reached its peak popularity in 1968, ranking #6,246 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Sherylyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sherylyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherylyn include Liria, Mini, Donitta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sherylyn

Sherylyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Sherylyn's peak popularity came in 1968 when it ranked #6,246. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherylyn'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.