Gailyn
girl nameGailyn entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #3372 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#3372
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #4845 |
| 1950s | #4893 |
| 1960s | #5684 |
| 1990s | #13442 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Gailyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gailyn alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gailyn in 2025?
- Gailyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gailyn most popular?
- Gailyn peaked in 1952, reaching #3372 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gailyn with classmates?
- Gailyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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