Gaylan vs Gaylord
Side-by-side comparison of Gaylan and Gaylord — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gaylan | Gaylord |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 481 | 6,086 |
| Peak Year | 1952 | 1931 |
| Peak Year Births | 31 | 168 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1940ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1924 | 1882 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gaylan | Gaylord |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 25 |
| 1890ss | — | 44 |
| 1900ss | — | 114 |
| 1910ss | — | 776 |
| 1920ss | 5 | 1,223 |
| 1930ss | 54 | 1,263 |
| 1940ss | 120 | 1,270 |
| 1950ss | 162 | 744 |
| 1960ss | 93 | 323 |
| 1970ss | 39 | 202 |
| 1980ss | — | 80 |
| 1990ss | 8 | 22 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1924–1995.