Kerilynn
Of uncertain derivation, possibly a combination of names meaning "pure" and "pretty."
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Kerilynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kerilynn today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kerilynn births was 1972 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kerilynn. 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 Kerilynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
1972
6 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1995 SSA rank
#14,574
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Kerilynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kerilynn from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kerilynn 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 Kerilynn 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 Kerilynn
The name Kerilynn is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the 20th century, likely a combination of the name Keri and the suffix -lynn. The name Keri itself has its roots in the Gaelic name Cerridwen, which means "blessed" or "loved one."
While the name Kerilynn does not have a long historical lineage, its components can be traced back to ancient Celtic cultures. Cerridwen was an important figure in Welsh mythology, revered as a goddess of inspiration, transformation, and knowledge. She was often associated with the cauldron of wisdom and poetic inspiration.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kerilynn is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but it likely gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century as a variant of the more common names Keri and Lynn. One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Kerilynn was Kerilynn Ferrell, an American singer-songwriter born in 1976.
Another prominent figure with the name Kerilynn was Kerilynn Peart, a Canadian author and activist born in 1967. She was known for her work in advocating for disability rights and promoting inclusion in the arts and literature.
In the realm of sports, Kerilynn Woodley was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics as part of the Canadian national team. She was born in 1976 and played professionally in several countries, including Australia and Italy.
Kerilynn Nickel, born in 1971, was a Canadian visual artist known for her intricate and surreal paintings. Her works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human psyche, garnering critical acclaim in both Canada and the United States.
Lastly, Kerilynn Wilson, born in 1978, was an American entrepreneur and business leader. She founded and served as the CEO of a successful technology company, becoming a prominent figure in the Silicon Valley startup scene.
While the name Kerilynn does not have a long historical record, its components and the individuals who have carried it have contributed to its unique and modern identity. As a relatively new name, its future evolution and significance remain to be seen.
People
Kerilynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kerilynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kerilynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kerilynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kerilynn 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Kerilynn a common name?
We classify Kerilynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kerilynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kerilynn was 1972, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kerilynn is about 41 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 Kerilynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kerilynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kerilynn 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 Kerilynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kerilynn 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 Kerilynn 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 are named Kerilynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.