Gailyn
Gailyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,252 in the US, popular nicknames include Gai, Gaiie, and Gailie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Gailyn is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Gailyn often also consider Suann, Corinthian, Frita .
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Historical Record
Gailyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 103 babies have been named Gailyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gailyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,252 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,252
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Gailyn
Gailyn is a girl name .
Gailyn is currently ranked #66,252 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gailyn include Gai, Gaiie, Gailie, and Gaily. 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