Gaylyn
girl nameGaylyn entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #2668 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#2668
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3893 |
| 1950s | #3779 |
| 1960s | #4179 |
| 1970s | #6268 |
| 1980s | #9095 |
| 1990s | #13583 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Gaylyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gaylyn alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gaylyn in 2025?
- Gaylyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gaylyn most popular?
- Gaylyn peaked in 1962, reaching #2668 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gaylyn with classmates?
- Gaylyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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