Gaylen
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gaylen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,122 babies have been named Gaylen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaylen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,403 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,403
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gaylen is also used as a girl name, ranked #66302.
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About the Name Gaylen
Gaylen is a boy name .
Is Gaylen a boy or girl name? Gaylen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,403 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,302. Gaylen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gaylen is currently ranked #42,403 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaylen include Gayl, Gayly, Gaylie, Gaie, and Gaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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