boy's name
Gaylan
GAY-lun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 527
Gaylan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 8 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 37 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1924.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gaylan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 125 |
| 1950s | 192 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 8 |
How Popular Is Gaylan?
In 1995, Gaylan was given to 8 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 Gaylan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaylan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaylan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaylan
- English GAY-lun
Sibling Names for Gaylan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaylan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaylan
How popular is the name Gaylan?
In 1995, Gaylan was given to 8 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 Gaylan a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaylan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaylan?
Gaylan has 2 syllables.
When was Gaylan most popular?
Gaylan peaked in 1952, when 37 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.