Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Naylene

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

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#8,058 (2009)

Total Babies

112

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#8058

Peak Rank

112

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Naylene

Naylene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 15 Naylenes were born — ranking #8,058 that year. As of 2026, Naylene ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 112 Naylenes 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

Where is Naylene most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

South Africa
100%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Naylene

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

Neylon
Nolan
Nylon
Nailing
Nolen
Nolin
Nealon
Nilan
Newlin
Neilan
Nalline
Newlon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Naylene

What does the name Naylene mean?

Naylene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Naylene in 2026?

In 2026, Naylene ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Naylene most popular?

Naylene reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #8,058 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Naylene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Naylene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naylene include Marciana, Karlynn, Christabelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Naylene

Naylene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 112 births in the dataset. Naylene's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #8,058. Use the chart and map above to compare Naylene'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.