Sherrylynn
A feminine combination of the names Sherry and Lynn, suggesting sweetness and delicacy.
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Sherrylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherrylynn today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherrylynn births was 1960 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherrylynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sherrylynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1960
8 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1989 SSA rank
#14,223
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Sherrylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherrylynn from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 26 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherrylynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sherrylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherrylynn
The given name Sherrylynn is a relatively modern name that emerged in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It is a combination of two separate names, Sherry and Lynn, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.
Sherry is a diminutive form of the name Sarah, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Sarah, meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." Sarah is a prominent figure in the Bible, as she was the wife of the patriarch Abraham. The name Sherry first appeared as a nickname for Sarah in the 16th century and gradually became a standalone name.
Lynn, on the other hand, is derived from the Welsh word "llyn," meaning a lake, pool, or pond. It was initially used as a surname in England and later adopted as a unisex given name. Lynn has also been associated with the Old English word "linn," which means a waterfall or a torrent.
The combination of Sherry and Lynn to form Sherrylynn is a creative blend that emerged in the late 20th century, possibly inspired by the trend of creating compound names during that period. While the exact origin and reasoning behind this particular combination are unclear, it may have been an attempt to create a unique and distinctive name by combining two existing names with different meanings and backgrounds.
Historically, there are no recorded instances of individuals named Sherrylynn prior to the 20th century, as the name is a modern invention. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name in recent times:
1. Sherrylynn Johnson (born 1961), an American actress and singer best known for her role in the TV series "One on One."
2. Sherrylynn Fry (born 1972), a Canadian former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Utah Starzz.
3. Sherrylynn Wyndham (born 1969), an Australian former professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 33 in singles.
4. Sherrylynn Plourde (born 1971), a Canadian former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Houston Comets.
5. Sherrylynn Barner (born 1981), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Detroit Shock.
While the name Sherrylynn is a modern creation, it blends elements from different linguistic and cultural traditions, resulting in a unique and distinctive name that has gained some popularity in recent decades.
People
Sherrylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherrylynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sherrylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherrylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherrylynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Sherrylynn a common name?
We classify Sherrylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherrylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherrylynn was 1960, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherrylynn is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sherrylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sherrylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherrylynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sherrylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sherrylynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sherrylynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Sherrylynn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.