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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Laelyn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Laeloni|Laelynn
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Laelyn

LAY-lin · 2 syllables

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#8693
↑↑ Surging
#8693
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#7776 in 2020
5yr change
+634 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8693 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Laelyn

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8693

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+634 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticModernGirl2-syllableRareInventedContemporary-lyn endingSoft soundRising trend
Character
creative spiritgraceful elegancegentle strengthintuitive natureartistic soul
STRONG
High confidence

Laelyn is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8693 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +634 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#8693 · very rare
Laelyn at a Glance
Meaning:Variation of Layla with Celtic roots; may relate to 'lae' (day) or blend with Celtic name elements suggesting light or brightness
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#7776 in 2020
5yr change:+634 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
LaylaLainey◈LailanLaylahLeighton◈
Similar Style
EvelynAdelynJoselynMadelyn◈Oakley◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laelyn
EvelynScarlettAutumn◈Hazel◈NoraIrisLilyEmma
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Laelyn · Overview
Summary

Laelyn is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8693 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Laelyn scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 634 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Nature character
Laelyn carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Laelyn is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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