Yailyn
Every Yailyn since 1997 — 337 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yailyn
Yailyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,166 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 337 American babies have been named Yailyn. Its peak came in 2001, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Yailyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yailyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,166 |
| 2024 | 9 | #11,079 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,668 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,612 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,400 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,461 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,413 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,428 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,737 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,420 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,948 |
| 2013 | 8 | #13,091 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,606 |
| 2011 | 10 | #11,157 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,261 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,326 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,094 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,990 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,259 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,891 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,237 |
| 2003 | 12 | #9,031 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,079 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,062 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,798 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yailyn in 2025?
Yailyn ranked #17,166 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yailyn?
337 babies have been named Yailyn in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yailyn most popular?
Yailyn peaked in 2001, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Yailyn a boy or girl name?
Yailyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yailyn rising or falling?
Yailyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.