Find out how popular the first name Jerrilyn has been for the last 38 years (from 1974 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jerrilyn by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Jerrilyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jerrilyn.

The history of the first name Jerrilyn

The name Jerrilyn is a feminine given name of English origin, originating in the 20th century as a combination of the names Jerry and Lyn. The name Jerry is a diminutive form of the name Gerald, which is derived from the Germanic elements "gair" meaning "spear" and "waltan" meaning "to rule." The name Lyn is a shortened form of the name Linda or Lynda, which is derived from the Spanish name "Lindo" meaning "pretty."

While the name Jerrilyn itself does not have any specific historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Gerald, from which Jerry is derived, has been recorded throughout history. One of the earliest known bearers of the name Gerald was Saint Gerald of Mayo, an Irish missionary and bishop who lived in the 7th century.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Jerrilyn can be traced back to the early 20th century in the United States. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Jerrilyn Farmer, an American author and journalist who was born in 1947. Another notable bearer of the name was Jerrilyn Rascon, an American actress and model who was active in the 1970s and 1980s.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the first name Jerrilyn. One of them was Jerrilyn Itzler, an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who co-founded the clothing company SPANX. She was born in 1969. Another was Jerrilyn Mallette, an American country music singer and songwriter who was active in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Jerrilyn Merritt, an American lawyer and politician, served as the Attorney General of Oklahoma from 1995 to 1999. She was born in 1949. Jerrilyn Malana, a former professional tennis player from the United States, was born in 1962 and had a successful career on the WTA Tour in the 1980s.

Lastly, Jerrilyn Rascon Tennison, an American actress and model, was active in the entertainment industry during the 1970s and 1980s, appearing in various TV shows and films. She was born in 1948.

Data source

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