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Sherilynn
Pronounced SHER-ih-lin /ˈʃɛr.ɪ.lɪn/Medium
Meaning: Sherilynn joins Sheri, a pet form linked to Cherie and ultimately Charlotte, with the tag-name Lynn, from a Welsh word for 'lake'. It is a classic mid-century American blend, built to pair a familiar first element with the popular -lynn ending.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sherilynn is a compound name, joining Sheri, tied to Cherie and Charlotte, with Lynn, a name from a Welsh word for lake. The -lynn blends were hugely fashionable at mid-century, and Sherilynn is one of their rarer spellings.
It stayed uncommon, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its 1956 peak, with records into the early 2000s. A girl named Sherilynn then would be in her sixties today, and the trimmer Sherilyn and the classic Marilyn have been more common.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sherilynn mean?
It is a mid-century blend of Sheri, tied to Cherie and Charlotte, and Lynn, from a Welsh word for 'lake'.
How do you pronounce Sherilynn?
It is said SHER-ih-lin /ˈʃɛr.ɪ.lɪn/ - three syllables.
Is Sherilynn a boy or girl name?
Sherilynn is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Sherilynn?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the mid-nineteen-fifties.