Total births
415
Girls' name · since 1944
Gaylynn
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 415 babies named Gaylynn, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 415
- total births
- 1944–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Gaylynn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 415 recorded since 1944.
Social Security Administration records show Gaylynn recorded 415 times among girls since 1944, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 1993.
- 415 total births
- 1944–1993 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
415 girls have been named Gaylynn since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1993.
- 415
- total births
- 1944–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Gaylynn was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
28 babies were named Gaylynn in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Gaylynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gaylynn splits its recorded history at 1964: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1944 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gaylynn at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Gaylynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–1993
- Peak year (1961)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Gaylynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Gaylynn's strongest decade.
197 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Gaylynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 46
1940s
46 births
- 1950s
1950s
84 births
- 1960s
1960s
197 births
- 1970s 64
1970s
64 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 9
1990s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 197 births (47% of all-time use).
Gaylynn by state
Where Gaylynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 25 | 6.0% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Gaylynn's total US births 6.0%
Even split
25 of 415 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gaylynn? ▼
Gaylynn has been given to 415 babies in the U.S. since 1944, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1993. 28 babies were born in 1961, its single highest year.
When was Gaylynn most popular? ▼
Gaylynn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 197 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Gaylynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gaylynn are Texas (25 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Gaylynn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gaylynn since 1944 -- 50 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Gaylynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gayle, Gay, Gayla, Gaye, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gaylynn's data
- Gaylynn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (197 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Gaylynns (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Gaylynn
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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, 1944–1993 (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. "Gaylynn: Baby Name Since 1944 - 415 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gaylynn. 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 Gaylynn 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.