Rising since 2020, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Yailyn since 1997
Babies named Yailyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yailyn's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 106 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Yailyn is a modern American name that entered U.S. birth records in 1997, reflecting the ongoing trend of creating names by combining fashionable endings like "-lyn" with contemporary initial sounds. It is extremely rare, with a rank of 14,942 in 2025, meaning only about 1 in every 321,453 baby girls receives the name. Its popularity has been rising since 2020, reaching its peak rank in 2023, which suggests it may continue to gain modest traction as parents seek unique names with a feminine, melodic quality. Despite its rarity, Yailyn fits seamlessly among other modern, invented names such as Jayleen and Kael, offering a distinctive choice for families who favor fresh, personalized naming styles.
Yailyn is a contemporary American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997. It follows the trend of names ending in "-lyn" (e.g., Madelyn, Evelyn, Jocelyn) combined with the initial "Y" sound, similar to names like Yara or Yael. The name reflects a modern pattern of blending fashionable phonetic elements rather than having a historical or linguistic derivation. It has no known roots in classical languages or ancient cultures.
Sibling names for Yailyn
Names that share Yailyn's style, for a brother or sister.
