girl's name
Gailyn
GAY-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 135
Gailyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1952, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gailyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gailyn?
In 1993, Gailyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gailyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gailyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gailyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gailyn
- English GAY-lin
Sibling Names for Gailyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gailyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gailyn
How popular is the name Gailyn?
In 1993, Gailyn was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gailyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Gailyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gailyn?
Gailyn has 2 syllables.
When was Gailyn most popular?
Gailyn peaked in 1952, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.