Total births
210
Girls' name · since 1951
Sherrilynn
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 210 babies named Sherrilynn, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 210
- total births
- 1951–1991
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
210 girls have been named Sherrilynn since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sherrilynn recorded 210 times among girls since 1951, 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 1951 to 1991.
- 210 total births
- 1951–1991 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
210 girls have been named Sherrilynn since 1951, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1991.
- 210
- total births
- 1951–1991
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Sherrilynn was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
26 babies were named Sherrilynn in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Sherrilynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sherrilynn splits its recorded history at 1965: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1952 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1963 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sherrilynn at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Sherrilynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–1991
- Peak year (1963)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Sherrilynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Sherrilynn's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Sherrilynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
49 births
- 1960s
1960s
112 births
- 1970s 44
1970s
44 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 112 births (53% of all-time use).
Sherrilynn by state
Where Sherrilynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 2.4% |
New York share of Sherrilynn's total US births 2.4%
5 of 210 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherrilynn? ▼
Sherrilynn has been given to 210 babies in the U.S. since 1951, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 26 babies were born in 1963, its single highest year.
When was Sherrilynn most popular? ▼
Sherrilynn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Sherrilynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherrilynn are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Sherrilynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherrilynn since 1951 -- 41 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Sherrilynn? ▼
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 Sherrilynn's data
- Sherrilynn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Sherrilynns (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Sherrilynn
Nearby Names Like Sherrilynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherrilynn
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 Sherrilynn side by side: Sherrilynn vs Sheila Sherrilynn vs Sherry Sherrilynn vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1951–1991 (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. "Sherrilynn: Baby Name Since 1951 - 210 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherrilynn. 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 Sherrilynn 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.