Declining since 2020, #2,691 for girls today.
Popularity of Dailyn since 1975
Babies named Dailyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 122 | 15 |
| 2000s | 379 | 127 |
| 2010s | 690 | 160 |
| 2020s | 677 | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Dailyn is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. records in 1975. It saw its peak popularity in 2020, aligning with the trend for names ending in -lyn, but has been declining in use since that year. With a current rank of 2691 (2025), approximately 1 in every 25,114 newborn girls receives the name, a rarity that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive choice. The name is most common in Texas and California, reflecting the nationwide spread of contemporary -lyn names.
Dailyn is a modern invention, likely modeled on the popular -lyn suffix found in names such as Kailyn, Jaylyn, and Hailey. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, but gained limited traction. The name does not have a traditional etymological root or historical usage outside of contemporary naming trends.
Where Dailyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dai, Lyn
Sibling names for Dailyn
Names that share Dailyn's style, for a brother or sister.
