Total births
319
Girls' name · since 1946
Sherilynn
Sherilynn has 319 recorded births since 1946 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1956 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 319
- total births
- 1946–2003
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
319 girls have been named Sherilynn since 1946, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherilynn has been recorded 319 times among girls since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 2003.
- 319 total births
- 1946–2003 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
319 girls have been named Sherilynn since 1946, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2003.
- 319
- total births
- 1946–2003
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Sherilynn was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
15 babies were named Sherilynn in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Sherilynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sherilynn splits its recorded history at 1968: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1956 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sherilynn at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Sherilynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–2003
- Peak year (1956)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Sherilynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Sherilynn's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Sherilynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 20
1940s
20 births
- 1950s
1950s
73 births
- 1960s
1960s
100 births
- 1970s
1970s
52 births
- 1980s
1980s
60 births
- 1990s 9
1990s
9 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 100 births (31% of all-time use).
Sherilynn by state
Where Sherilynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1946
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 5 | 1.6% |
Hawaii share of Sherilynn's total US births 1.6%
5 of 319 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherilynn? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 319 babies named Sherilynn. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 15 births.
When was Sherilynn most popular? ▼
Sherilynn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Sherilynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherilynn are Hawaii (5 births).
How long has the name Sherilynn been used? ▼
Records for Sherilynn go back to 1946, giving 58 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Sherilynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sherilynn's data
- Sherilynn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (100 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Sherilynns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- 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 Sherilynn
Nearby Names Like Sherilynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherilynn
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Sherilynn side by side: Sherilynn vs Sheila Sherilynn vs Sherry Sherilynn vs Shelby
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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, 1946–2003 (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. "Sherilynn: Baby Name Since 1946 - 319 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherilynn. 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 Sherilynn 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.