girl's name
Jerlyn
JUR-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 254
Jerlyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1949, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jerlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 23 |
How Popular Is Jerlyn?
In 2013, Jerlyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jerlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jerlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jerlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jerlyn
- English JUR-lin
Sibling Names for Jerlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jerlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jerlyn
How popular is the name Jerlyn?
In 2013, Jerlyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jerlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Jerlyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jerlyn?
Jerlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Jerlyn most popular?
Jerlyn peaked in 1949, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.