Sherilyn
Every Sherilyn since 1933 — 3,930 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sherilyn
Sherilyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1933, 3,930 American babies have been named Sherilyn. Its peak came in 1946, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sherilyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sherilyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,277 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,268 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,405 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,004 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,291 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,327 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,577 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,138 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,757 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,457 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,383 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,296 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,183 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,154 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,353 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,701 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,053 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,682 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,700 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,343 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,161 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,219 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,273 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,111 |
| 1995 | 39 | #3,011 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,359 |
| 1985 | 63 | #1,804 |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,479 |
| 1975 | 44 | #2,016 |
| 1970 | 67 | #1,498 |
| 1965 | 71 | #1,286 |
| 1960 | 99 | #1,085 |
| 1955 | 90 | #1,068 |
| 1950 | 105 | #867 |
| 1945 | 50 | #1,120 |
| 1940 | 17 | #2,023 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Sherilyn
- Sherilyn Fenn Actor · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sherilyn in 2025?
Sherilyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Sherilyn?
3,930 babies have been named Sherilyn in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sherilyn most popular?
Sherilyn peaked in 1946, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Sherilyn a boy or girl name?
Sherilyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sherilyn rising or falling?
Sherilyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sherilyn?
Well-known people named Sherilyn include Sherilyn Fenn (actor).