Daylyn
Every Daylyn since 1982 — 520 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Daylyn
Daylyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,409 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 520 American babies have been named Daylyn — about 52% boys and 48% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Daylyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Daylyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,409 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,478 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,859 | 17 | #5,509 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,050 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,374 | 6 | #11,091 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,474 | 10 | #7,640 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,599 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,808 | 6 | #11,085 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,494 | 14 | #6,114 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,790 | 9 | #8,299 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,092 | 8 | #8,933 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,048 | 8 | #8,961 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,764 | 6 | #11,048 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,070 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,753 | 15 | #5,736 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,385 | 15 | #5,804 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,708 | 14 | #6,174 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,895 | 14 | #6,146 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,308 | 15 | #5,707 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,677 | 11 | #7,026 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,042 | 7 | #9,348 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,846 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,574 | 8 | #8,023 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,680 | 10 | #6,648 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,915 | 7 | #8,512 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,598 | 9 | #6,963 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,031 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Daylyn in 2025?
Daylyn ranked #8,409 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Daylyn?
520 babies have been named Daylyn in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Daylyn most popular?
Daylyn peaked in 2010, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Daylyn a boy or girl name?
Daylyn is used for both: about 48% of babies named Daylyn have been girls and 52% boys.
Is the name Daylyn rising or falling?
Daylyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.