Jerlyn
girl nameJerlyn entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #2946 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#2946
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #3701 |
| 1950s | #4920 |
| 1960s | #6081 |
| 1970s | #7943 |
| 1980s | #11798 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
| 2000s | #14369 |
| 2010s | #12660 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Jerlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jerlyn alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jerlyn in 2025?
- Jerlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jerlyn most popular?
- Jerlyn peaked in 1944, reaching #2946 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jerlyn with classmates?
- Jerlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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