Cherilyn
Girl nameCherilyn has been given to 2,363 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It peaked in 1972.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,363
Peak year
1972 (161 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1941
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Cherilyn's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #959 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Cherilyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cherilyn.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cherilyn?
Cherilyn has been given to 2,363 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cherilyn peak?
Cherilyn peaked in 1972, when 161 babies were given the name.
Is Cherilyn a girl or boy name?
Cherilyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Cherilyn are girls).
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