unisex name
Laylan
LAY-lan (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 81
Laylan is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 23% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2020 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2018, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Laylan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 4 |
How Popular Is Laylan?
In 2020, Laylan was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Laylan 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 Laylan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laylan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laylan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laylan
- English LAY-lan
Sibling Names for Laylan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laylan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laylan
How popular is the name Laylan?
In 2020, Laylan was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Laylan a girl's or a boy's name?
Laylan is used for both girls and boys. About 23% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Laylan?
Laylan has 2 syllables.
When was Laylan most popular?
Laylan peaked in 2018, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.