Gaylen
boy nameGaylen entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #707 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#707
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2886 |
| 1920s | #2487 |
| 1930s | #1360 |
| 1940s | #1036 |
| 1950s | #994 |
| 1960s | #1490 |
| 1970s | #2710 |
| 1980s | #5611 |
| 1990s | #8393 |
| 2000s | #11183 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Gaylen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gaylen alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaylen in 2025?
- Gaylen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gaylen most popular?
- Gaylen peaked in 1949, reaching #707 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gaylen with classmates?
- Gaylen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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