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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lailynn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Lailyn|Laim
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Lailynn

LAY-lin · 2 syllables

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Girl
#5080
↑↑ Surging
#5080
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#5080 in 2024
5yr change
+3211 ranks
Birth frequency
7.2 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 #5080 · Rising 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
Lailynn

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #5080

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
+3211 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernGirlCeltic-inspired2-syllable-lynn suffixContemporaryRareLyricalTrendy suffix pattern
Character
creative spiritgentle graceindependent heartartistic soulnatural charm
STRONG
High confidence

Lailynn is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5080 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3211 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#5080 · very rare
Lailynn at a Glance
Meaning:Modern variation blending 'Lai' with '-lynn' suffix. Likely inspired by Lainey or similar names, with potential Celtic roots.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#5080 in 2024
5yr change:+3211 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Lainey◈LaylaLakynnRaelynn◈Evelyn
Similar Style
AdalynnAshlynCarolynnGracelynMadelyn◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lailynn
EvelynGracelynPaisley◈AdalynnEmmelynAshlynRoselynKatelyn
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Lailynn · Overview
Summary

Lailynn is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5080 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Lailynn scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3211 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Nature character
Lailynn carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Lailynn 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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