Unisex · #5,557 in 2026

Baylin

Baylin, also written Bealin is a village in County Westmeath, Ireland, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Athlone.

Current Rank
#5,557
Peak Rank
#5,121 (2023)
Total Babies
292
5-Yr Trend
+109%
👧 Girl peak #5,121 (292 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,508 (284 total)
👧As Girl Name
1995
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#5121
Peak Rank
292
Total Count
26
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#4508
Peak Rank
284
Total Count
24
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Baylin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Baylin, also written Bealin is a village in County Westmeath, Ireland, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Athlone.

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Origin & history
An early ecclesiastical site known as Íseal Chiaráin is associated with the Twyford area; the Office of Public Works notes that no surface remains of this ecclesiastical site are now visible. The nearby Twyford estate developed as a country demesne from the 18th century, with Twyford House described in estate records as built around 1760 for the Handcock family (later connected to the Hodson family).

The Story of Baylin

As a girl name

Baylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1995, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 25 Baylins were born — ranking #5,121 that year. As of 2026, Baylin ranks #5,557 for girls with 22 births, rising sharply (+109% over the past five years). In total, more than 292 Baylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Baylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 21 Baylins were born — ranking #4,508 that year. As of 2026, Baylin ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 284 Baylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Baylin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Baylin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baylin

What does the name Baylin mean?
Baylin, also written Bealin is a village in County Westmeath, Ireland, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Athlone.
How popular is Baylin in 2026?
In 2026, Baylin ranks #5,557 among girls' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.
When was Baylin most popular?
Baylin reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,121 that year with 25 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Baylin most popular?
Baylin has historically been most popular in Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Baylin.
Is Baylin a unisex name?
Yes — Baylin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 51% of Baylins assigned female and 49% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Baylin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Baylin include Mailin, Jordie, Kalaysia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Baylin

Baylin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 292 births in the dataset. Baylin's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,121. Use the chart and map above to compare Baylin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.