unisex name
Celyn
KEL-in (Welsh)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 714
Celyn is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 79% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 42 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 25,093 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Celyn Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 254 |
| 2010s | 257 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 127 |
How Popular Is Celyn?
In 2025, Celyn was given to 21 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Celyn Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Celyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Celyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Celyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Celyn
- Welsh KEL-in
Sibling Names for Celyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Celyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Celyn
How popular is the name Celyn?
In 2025, Celyn was given to 21 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Celyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Celyn is used for both girls and boys. About 79% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Celyn?
Celyn has 2 syllables.
When was Celyn most popular?
Celyn peaked in 2012, when 42 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Celyn a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Celyn currently ranks #2,076 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.