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Cherilyn as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cherilyn

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The baby name Cherilyn is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɛrɪlɪn/ (CHER-ih-lin).

Cherilyn is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛrɪlɪn/ (CHER-ih-lin)

What is the meaning of the name Cherilyn ?

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.

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Cherilyn – Popularity by country

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:

United States
Canada
AE
BH
BN

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People also ask about Cherilyn

Cherilyn is predominantly a girl's name.
Cherilyn is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈtʃɛrɪlɪn/ (CHER-ih-lin).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cherilynn, Cherilynne, Cherylyn, Cherrilyn and Sherilyn.
Yes — Cherilyn ranked #288 in Canada in 2000, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Cherilyn ranks highest in Canada (#288 in 2000).
Cherilyn's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #934 in 2006 to #934 in 2016 in United States.