Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Gailyn

Name: Popularity of the name Gailyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gailyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,441

Peak Rank

#3,372 (1952)

Total Babies

135

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1939

First Year

1993

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#3372

Peak Rank

135

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gailyn

Gailyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1939, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 11 Gailyns were born — ranking #3,372 that year. As of 2026, Gailyn ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 135 Gailyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Gailyn

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

Galen
Galan
Gellin
Gillin
Gaylene
Guilin
Galin
Gallin
Kaylynn
Kailyn
Cailin
Gallon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gailyn

What does the name Gailyn mean?

Gailyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1939. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gailyn in 2026?

In 2026, Gailyn ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gailyn most popular?

Gailyn reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,372 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Gailyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gailyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gailyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gailyn include Toney, Barbee, Norleen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gailyn

Gailyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 135 births in the dataset. Gailyn's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,372. Use the chart and map above to compare Gailyn'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.