girl's name
Kerilyn
KAIR-ih-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 355
Kerilyn is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 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 1988, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kerilyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 104 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Kerilyn?
In 2012, Kerilyn was given to 5 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 Kerilyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kerilyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kerilyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kerilyn
- English KAIR-ih-lin
Sibling Names for Kerilyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kerilyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kerilyn
How popular is the name Kerilyn?
In 2012, Kerilyn was given to 5 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 Kerilyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerilyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kerilyn?
Kerilyn has 3 syllables.
When was Kerilyn most popular?
Kerilyn peaked in 1988, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.