Jerilyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jerilyn is a modern American name that combines elements of 'Jerry' and 'Lynn', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'. Its language evolution shows a blend of popular names from the mid-20th century. The name does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the 1940s and 1950s as part of a trend for unique names. Notable people with this name include Jerilyn Brandelius and Jerilyn McIntosh.
The name Jerilyn is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jerilyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jerilyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1017th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 929th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1543rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2853rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6241st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11081st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jerilyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jerilyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛrɪlɪn/
Origin
American
Etymology
Jerilyn is a modern name that combines elements of the names 'Jerry' and 'Lynn'. It is often associated with a feminine form derived from these names, which gained popularity in the mid-20th century.
Meaning
darling; beloved
Language Evolution
Jerry, Lynn, Jerilyn
Historical Usage
Jerilyn gained popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s as part of a trend of creating new names by blending existing ones.
Variants & Derivatives
Jerry, Lynn, Jeri
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Jerilyn is considered a unique and somewhat vintage name that evokes a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Jerilyn Brandelius, Jerilyn McIntosh
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerilyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jerilyn"
"Jerilyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1017th of 9204 | 953 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 929th of 12526 | 2,236 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1543rd of 19264 | 1,036 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2853rd of 27321 | 611 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6241st of 35406 | 308 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11081st of 30306 | 100 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerilyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jerilyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
37.71% 583rd/1546 |
41.84% 651st/1556 |
73.31% 1725th/2353 |
45.90% 710th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.25% 696th/2227 |
30.29% 736th/2430 |
61.23% 1747th/2853 |
30.38% 843rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
52.50% 1542nd/2937 |
44.33% 1544th/3483 |
83.97% 2954th/3518 |
41.32% 1671st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
- |
64.83% 4095th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
94.17% 4863rd/5164 |
- |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jerilyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerilyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.