Gaylin
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gaylin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 73 babies have been named Gaylin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaylin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,035 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,035
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Gaylin is also used as a girl name, ranked #65223.
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About the Name Gaylin
Gaylin is a boy name .
Is Gaylin a boy or girl name? Gaylin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,035 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,223. Gaylin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gaylin is currently ranked #31,035 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaylin 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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Sources
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