Declining since 2011, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Bailyn since 1996
Babies named Bailyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Bailyn is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 1996. The name experienced a peak in popularity in 2011, after which it has been gradually declining in usage. Despite its relatively low rank of 7885 in 2025, with just 1 in 123,636 newborns receiving the name, it remains a distinctive choice. The name is almost exclusively given to girls. Its spelling suggests a connection to the popular '-lyn' suffix trend, which has produced many modern names. The origins of Bailyn are not rooted in a specific language or culture, placing it firmly in the category of contemporary English inventions.
Bailyn is a modern English coinage, possibly derived from the name Bayley or Bailey (an occupational surname meaning 'bailiff') combined with the popular suffix '-lyn'. It may also be a variant of Baylen. The name has been recorded in the United States since 1996, with a peak in popularity in 2011.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bay, Lyn
Sibling names for Bailyn
Names that share Bailyn's style, for a brother or sister.
