Total births
579
Unisex name · since 1999
Nylan
579 babies named Nylan in U.S. Social Security records since 1999, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2518
- among boys today
- 579
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nylan is the #2518 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 579 recorded since 1999.
Nylan has 579 recorded births among boys since 1999, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2518 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #2518 among boys today
- 579 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nylan is currently the #2518 unisex name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 579 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2518
- among boys today
- 579
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Nylan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2518
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Nylan was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
54 babies were named Nylan in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Nylan compares
579 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nylan's all-time total is 58% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nylan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 579 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nylan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nylan's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nylan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,518
Active since
1999
Nylan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Nylan popularity over time - girls
105 total births recorded since 2005 (Nylan as girls' name)
Nylan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nylan's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Nylan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
128 births
- 2010s
2010s
230 births
- 2020s
2020s
215 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 230 births (40% of all-time use).
How Nylan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nylan's total volume
Nylan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nylan by state
Where Nylan concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 26 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 13 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 6 | 1.0% |
North Carolina share of Nylan's total US births 4.5%
Even split
26 of 579 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nylan? ▼
579 babies have been named Nylan since 1999. It currently ranks #2518 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 54 births.
When was Nylan most popular? ▼
Nylan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Nylan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nylan are North Carolina (26 births), Louisiana (13 births), Georgia (10 births).
Is Nylan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nylan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 579 births, and as a girl's name it has 105 births.
How long has the name Nylan been used? ▼
Records for Nylan go back to 1999, giving 27 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nylan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nyle, Nyles, Nylo, Nylen, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nylan's data
- Nylan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (230 total births) through the 2020s (215) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Nylans (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Nylan
Nearby Names Like Nylan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nylan
Nyle Boy
#2643 2,173 births
Nyles Boy
#3355 934 births
Nylo Boy
#2872 148 births
Nylen Boy
#8773 111 births
Nylin Boy
39 births
Compare Nylan side by side: Nylan vs Nyle Nylan vs Nyles Nylan vs Nylo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nylan
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1999–2025 (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. "Nylan: #2518 Unisex Name - 579 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nylan. 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 Nylan 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 July 2026.