Gaylin
Gaylin is a girl baby name. Ranked #65,223 in the US, popular nicknames include Gayie, Gaylie, and Gayly.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Gaylin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 81 babies have been named Gaylin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaylin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,223 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,223
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Gaylin is also used as a boy name, ranked #31035.
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About the Name Gaylin
Gaylin is a girl name .
Is Gaylin a boy or girl name? Gaylin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #65,223 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,035. Gaylin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gaylin is currently ranked #65,223 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaylin include Gayie, Gaylie, and Gayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis