Gaylynn
Every Gaylynn since 1944 — 415 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaylynn
Gaylynn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1944, 415 American babies have been named Gaylynn. Its peak came in 1961, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Gaylynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaylynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1980 | 7 | #8,432 |
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| 1970 | 11 | #4,848 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,863 |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,595 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gaylynn in 2025?
Gaylynn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Gaylynn?
415 babies have been named Gaylynn in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaylynn most popular?
Gaylynn peaked in 1961, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Gaylynn a boy or girl name?
Gaylynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gaylynn rising or falling?
Gaylynn has been roughly stable over the past decade.