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Sherilyn

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Pronounced SHER-ih-lin /ˈʃɛr.ɪ.lɪn/High

Meaning: Sherilyn blends Cheryl — itself likely from French cherie, 'darling; beloved,' or a form of Charlotte — with Lynn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake.' A mid-century American blend.Low

In 30 seconds: A mid-century blend: Sherilyn joins Cheryl, 'beloved,' with Lynn, 'lake' (said 'SHER-ih-lin').

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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh

MeaningSherilyn blends Cheryl — itself likely from French cherie, 'darling; beloved,' or a form of Charlotte — with Lynn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake.' A mid-century American blend.

U.S. rank (2024)#13227 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1946

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,930

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sherilyn blends Cheryl with Lynn. Cheryl appeared in English in the early twentieth century, most likely from French cherie, 'darling; beloved,' though a link to Charlotte has also been proposed — the route is not settled, which we note. Lynn comes from Welsh llyn, 'lake.' The two were joined during the mid-century vogue for -lyn endings, and the actress Sherilyn Fenn carried the name into the 1990s (said 'SHER-ih-lin').

In the U.S. it is now rare, well past its mid-century moment. Rare today, vintage, and soft.

Did you know? Sherilyn is a product of the great -lyn boom of the 1940s and 1950s, when American parents attached Lynn to almost anything and made dozens of new names.

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Sherilyn — Cheryl + Lynn blend; French cherie; Welsh llyn; Sherilyn Fenn

Variations

SherylinSharilynCherilyn

Nicknames

SheriLynnSherry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherilyn mean?

Sherilyn blends Cheryl (likely from French cherie, 'beloved') with Lynn ('lake' in Welsh). Cheryl's route is not fully settled, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sherilyn?

It's said SHER-ih-lin /ˈʃɛr.ɪ.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sherilyn a boy or girl name?

Sherilyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Sherilyn?

Sherilyn is rare in the U.S. today, well past its mid-century peak.