Total births
209
Girls' name · since 1948
Cherylynn
Cherylynn has 209 recorded births since 1948 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 209
- total births
- 1948–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
209 girls have been named Cherylynn since 1948, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Cherylynn recorded 209 times among girls since 1948, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 1989.
- 209 total births
- 1948–1989 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
209 girls have been named Cherylynn since 1948, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1989.
- 209
- total births
- 1948–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Cherylynn was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
12 babies were named Cherylynn in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Cherylynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cherylynn's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cherylynn at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Cherylynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–1989
- Peak year (1979)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Cherylynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Cherylynn's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Cherylynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 7
1940s
7 births
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
- 1960s
1960s
73 births
- 1970s
1970s
52 births
- 1980s
1980s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 73 births (35% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cherylynn? ▼
Cherylynn has been given to 209 babies in the U.S. since 1948, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1989. 12 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Cherylynn most popular? ▼
Cherylynn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Cherylynn been used? ▼
Cherylynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 42 years of data through 1989.
What names are similar to Cherylynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cheryl, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cherylynn's data
- Cherylynn's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (73 total births) through the 1980s (49) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cherylynn
Nearby Names Like Cherylynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cherylynn
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Cheri Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cherylynn: Baby Name Since 1948 - 209 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cherylynn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cherylynn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.