Cherlyn
girl nameCherlyn entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #1150 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#1150
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #1571 |
| 1950s | #1399 |
| 1960s | #1705 |
| 1970s | #2942 |
| 1980s | #5440 |
| 1990s | #10978 |
| 2000s | #10582 |
| 2010s | #13868 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Cherlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cherlyn alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cherlyn in 2025?
- Cherlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cherlyn most popular?
- Cherlyn peaked in 1947, reaching #1150 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cherlyn with classmates?
- Cherlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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