Girl · #8,488 in 2026

Laelyn

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

Current Rank

#8,488

Peak Rank

#6,900 (2016)

Total Babies

156

5-Yr Trend

+12%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#6900

Peak Rank

156

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laelyn

Laelyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 17 Laelyns were born — ranking #6,900 that year. As of 2026, Laelyn ranks #8,488 for baby girls with 11 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 156 Laelyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Laelyn

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

Lewellen
Lewallen
Llewellyn
Llewelyn
Lewellyn
Lachlan
Laotian
Lanolin
Lupulin
Lucullan
Luellen
Lanoline

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laelyn

What does the name Laelyn mean?

Laelyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laelyn in 2026?

In 2026, Laelyn ranks #8,488 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Laelyn most popular?

Laelyn reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,900 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Laelyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Laelyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laelyn include Libia, Geannie, Crisanta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laelyn

Laelyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 156 births in the dataset. Laelyn's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,900. Use the chart and map above to compare Laelyn'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.