girl's name
Gaylynn
GAY-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 415
Gaylynn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1993 it was given to 9 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 1961, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gaylynn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 197 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 9 |
How Popular Is Gaylynn?
In 1993, Gaylynn was given to 9 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 Gaylynn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaylynn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaylynn
- English GAY-lin
Sibling Names for Gaylynn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaylynn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaylynn
How popular is the name Gaylynn?
In 1993, Gaylynn was given to 9 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 Gaylynn a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaylynn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaylynn?
Gaylynn has 2 syllables.
When was Gaylynn most popular?
Gaylynn peaked in 1961, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.