The baby name Cherilyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɛrɪlɪn/ (CHER-ih-lin).
Cherilyn is English in Origin.
The baby name Cherilyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɛrɪlɪn/ (CHER-ih-lin).
Cherilyn is English in Origin.
Cherilyn is a modern English given name formed by blending Cheri/Cherie or Cheryl with Lynn. Cheryl arose in the early 20th century under the influence of French chérie "dear, beloved" and -yl name endings (as in Meryl, Beryl), while Lynn ultimately comes from Welsh llyn "lake." Put together, Cherilyn carries the affectionate sense of "cherished one," sometimes read with a nature-tinged nuance from Lynn.
The name came into American use in the mid-20th century alongside the boom of Cheryl-type names, and it enjoyed wider recognition through entertainer Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian). Spelling variants include Cherilynn, Cherylyn, Cherilynne, and the phonetic Sherilyn/Sherrilyn; related forms are Cheryl, Cherie/Cheri, and the clipped Cher. Nicknames range from Cher and Cherry to Lyn/Lynn. Though never among the most common, Cherilyn remains a distinctive, light-sounding choice with vintage midcentury polish.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2000 | #288 | 5 | 2,355 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #364 | 27 | 13,098 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #503 | 13 | 19,177 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #544 | 10 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #547 | 40 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #605 | 11 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #912 | 24 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2016 | #934 | 5 | 9,437 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #946 | 10 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #978 | 17 | 24,821 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,127 | 15 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Cherilyn is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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