Total births
110
Unisex name · since 1931
Gaylin
Gaylin has 110 recorded births since 1931 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1950 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 110
- total births
- 1931–1975
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Gaylin sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 110 recorded since 1931.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gaylin has been recorded 110 times among boys since 1931, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 1975.
- 110 total births
- 1931–1975 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
110 boys have been named Gaylin since 1931, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1975.
- 110
- total births
- 1931–1975
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Gaylin was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
13 babies were named Gaylin in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Gaylin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gaylin splits its recorded history at 1952: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1950 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gaylin at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1931
Gaylin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–1975
- Peak year (1950)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Gaylin popularity over time - girls
81 total births recorded since 1951 (Gaylin as girls' name)
Gaylin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Gaylin's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Gaylin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s
1940s
21 births
- 1950s
1950s
47 births
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 47 births (43% of all-time use).
Gaylin by state
Where Gaylin concentrates geographically, total births since 1931
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 5 | 4.5% |
Iowa share of Gaylin's total US births 4.5%
5 of 110 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gaylin? ▼
Gaylin has been given to 110 babies in the U.S. since 1931, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1975. 13 babies were born in 1950, its single highest year.
When was Gaylin most popular? ▼
Gaylin was most popular in the 1950s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Gaylin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gaylin are Iowa (5 births).
Is Gaylin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gaylin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 110 births, and as a girl's name it has 81 births.
How long has the name Gaylin been used? ▼
Records for Gaylin go back to 1931, giving 45 years of history through 1975.
What names are similar to Gaylin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gaylord, Gayle, Gaylon, Gaylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gaylin's data
- Gaylin's decade-level peak was the 1950s (47 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Gaylins (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gaylin
Nearby Names Like Gaylin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gaylin
Gaylord Boy
6,086 births
Gayle Boy
4,951 births
Gaylon Boy
3,478 births
Gaylen Boy
2,025 births
Gay Boy
1,382 births
Compare Gaylin side by side: Gaylin vs Gaylord Gaylin vs Gayle Gaylin vs Gaylon
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1931–1975 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gaylin: Baby Name Since 1931 - 110 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gaylin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gaylin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.