Girl · #8,720 in 2026

Gaylynn

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

Current Rank

#8,720

Peak Rank

#2,250 (1961)

Total Babies

415

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1944

First Year

1993

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#2250

Peak Rank

415

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gaylynn

Gaylynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1944, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 28 Gaylynns were born — ranking #2,250 that year. As of 2026, Gaylynn ranks #8,720 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 415 Gaylynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gaylynn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gaylynn 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 Gaylynn

What does the name Gaylynn mean?

Gaylynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1944. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gaylynn in 2026?

In 2026, Gaylynn ranks #8,720 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Gaylynn most popular?

Gaylynn reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #2,250 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gaylynn most popular?

Gaylynn has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gaylynn.

Is Gaylynn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gaylynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gaylynn include Tonnie, Jeanann, Saralyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gaylynn

Gaylynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1944 and has accumulated 415 births in the dataset. Gaylynn's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #2,250. Use the chart and map above to compare Gaylynn'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.