Sherrilyn
girl nameSherrilyn entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #1722 in 1947, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#1722
peak (1947)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #2512 |
| 1950s | #2803 |
| 1960s | #2997 |
| 1970s | #5834 |
| 1980s | #9054 |
| 2000s | #15152 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Sherrilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sherrilyn alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sherrilyn in 2025?
- Sherrilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sherrilyn most popular?
- Sherrilyn peaked in 1947, reaching #1722 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sherrilyn with classmates?
- Sherrilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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