Holding steady.
Popularity of Palyn since 2008
Babies named Palyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Palyn is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008, reflecting the trend of inventive names ending in '-lyn'. Its peak year of usage was 2009, but it has remained extremely rare, never ranking in the top 1000 names. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since its introduction, with no dramatic increases or decreases in usage. While exact data on state-level popularity is limited, Palyn is not concentrated in any particular region. Its sound is reminiscent of other contemporary names like Paisley or Payton, yet it stands out for its uniqueness.
Palyn is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 2008. It may be a modern coinage, possibly formed by blending sounds from names like Payton or Paisley with the fashionable -lyn suffix. Its use remains rare and has been stable since its introduction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pal, Lyn
Variants: Palin, Paylyn
Sibling names for Palyn
Names that share Palyn's style, for a brother or sister.
