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Pailynn

PAY-lin · Modern invented name, likely a blend of 'Paige' or 'Paisley' with the popular suffix '-lynn', meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall' in Welsh, though the overall meaning is undefined.

Peak popularity
2016
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015.

Popularity of Pailynn since 2011

Babies named Pailynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.

49132020Most births 2014Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2010s86
2020s21

Meaning & origin

Pailynn is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011, reflecting the trend of creative feminine coinages blending popular syllables. Its peak year was 2016, but usage has been falling since 2015, indicating it has not sustained widespread adoption. The name exemplifies the 2010s fashion for names ending in '-lynn' or '-lee', drawing from the sound of well-known names like Paisley. Despite its low usage, Pailynn fits a recognizable style among contemporary American baby names.

Pailynn is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2011. It combines elements of popular names like 'Paisley' or 'Paige' with the trendy suffix '-lynn', which derives from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning 'lake'. The name emerged during a period of creative feminine name formations in the 2010s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Pai, Lynn, Pailey

Variants: Paylyn, Paelyn, Pailyn, Paelinn

Sibling names for Pailynn

Names that share Pailynn's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Paisley, Kinsley, Brynn, Makenna, Hadley

Brothers: Kyler, Brayden, Carson, Landon, Jaxon

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Pailynn mean?
Pailynn is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It is formed from the popular naming elements 'Pai' (as in Paisley or Paige) and 'lynn', which is of Welsh origin meaning 'lake'.
How popular is the name Pailynn?
Pailynn has been rare in the United States. It first appeared in official records in 2011 and peaked in usage in 2016, but has been declining since around 2015.
Is Pailynn a boy or girl name?
Pailynn is almost exclusively used as a girl's name. Its construction with the '-lynn' suffix and similarity to other modern feminine names make it primarily feminine.