How Many People Are Named Sherrilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Sherrilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherrilyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 562 people in the US today, making up 1 in 587,619 Americans. The majority of those named Sherrilyn are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1962.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with intuition, spiritual insight, and a strong sense of purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 691 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherrilyn Through the Generations
Sherrilyn has seen a stable presence through the decades, peaking in 1962 with 37 births. Today, it's a name that skews older, with 75% of its bearers being over 60 years old. This suggests that while it's not as popular among younger generations, it remains a cherished choice for many.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherrilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherrilyn
How Many People Have the Name Sherrilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 562 people in the United States currently share the name Sherrilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 587,619 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherrilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Sherrilyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sherrilyn Mean?
Sherrilyn means "creative variant of Sheryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherrilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherrilyn Most Popular?
The name Sherrilyn reached peak popularity in 1962, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sherrilyn?
Approximately 562 people named Sherrilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 691. That works out to roughly 1 in 587,619 Americans.
Is Sherrilyn a rare name?
Sherrilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 587,619 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherrilyn mean?
Sherrilyn means "creative variant of Sheryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherrilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherrilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherrilyn most popular?
Sherrilyn peaked in 1962 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.