Gerilyn
girl nameGerilyn entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #1951 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
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rank today
#1951
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3930 |
| 1950s | #2707 |
| 1960s | #2663 |
| 1970s | #6292 |
| 1980s | #8070 |
| 1990s | #11397 |
| 2000s | #12056 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Gerilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gerilyn alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gerilyn in 2025?
- Gerilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gerilyn most popular?
- Gerilyn peaked in 1959, reaching #1951 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gerilyn with classmates?
- Gerilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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