Rising since 1999, #3,036 for boys today.
Popularity of Nylan since 1999
Babies named Nylan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 6 |
| 2000s | 29 | 128 |
| 2010s | 61 | 230 |
| 2020s | 15 | 215 |
Meaning & origin
Nylan is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1999, the earliest year it was recorded. Since then it has seen a steady upward trajectory, with its peak year in 2024. Currently ranked 3,036 in 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in 42,702 boys. The name has been most popular in the state of Ohio, which reported the highest concentration of Nylans. While its origins are unclear, it may be a creative respelling or blend of established names, fitting into a trend of sleek, consonant-heavy modern names favored by parents seeking distinctiveness.
The name Nylan first appeared in the United States in the late 1990s and has seen moderate use since. It may be a modern coined name, perhaps a blend or variation of names like Niall or Dylan, or a respelling of Nilan. Its exact derivation is unclear as it does not have a long historical precedent.
Where Nylan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nylan” around the world
Where Nylan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Nylan
Names that share Nylan's style, for a brother or sister.
