Ruler with a spear; lake
A mid-20th-century American invention, Jerilynn combines the Germanic-rooted Jeri (from Gerald) with the popular Welsh-derived suffix Lynn. It blends the meanings of 'spear ruler' and 'lake' into a rhythmic, multi-syllabic feminine form.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jerilynn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former New York City Housing Commissioner
