Boy · #3,734 in 2026

Virlyn

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

Current Rank

#3,734

Peak Rank

#3,697 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1928

First Year

1952

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#3697

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Virlyn

Virlyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1928, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 6 Virlyns were born — ranking #3,697 that year. As of 2026, Virlyn ranks #3,734 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Virlyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Virlyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Virlyn 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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Verlaine
Villin
Valin
Vallin
Vrin
Orlin
Villain
Villan
Violen
Valen
Villon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Virlyn

What does the name Virlyn mean?

Virlyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1928. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Virlyn in 2026?

In 2026, Virlyn ranks #3,734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Virlyn most popular?

Virlyn reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #3,697 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Virlyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Virlyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Virlyn include Mather, Calletano, Herschal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Virlyn

Virlyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Virlyn's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #3,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Virlyn'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.