Laylen
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Laylen first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 27 babies have been named Laylen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laylen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,572 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,572
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Laylen is also used as a girl name, ranked #42263.
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About the Name Laylen
Laylen is a boy name .
Is Laylen a boy or girl name? Laylen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,572 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #42,263. Laylen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Laylen is currently ranked #31,572 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laylen include Lay, Layl, Layly, Laylie, Laie, and Laykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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