Gaylin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
58% Masculine / 42% Feminine
Meaning:
Gaylin is a Gaelic name that means 'descendant of Gallchobhar' or a modern combination of Gayle and Lynn.
Meaning of the Name Gaylin
Gaylin is a variant spelling of the name Gaylen, which is derived from the Gaelic name Gaillen. The name Gaillen originally means 'descendant of Gallchobhar', with 'Gall' meaning 'foreigner' and 'chobhar' meaning 'help'. It is believed to have originated in Ireland or Scotland. Gaylin can also be seen as a modern combination of the names Gayle and Lynn. It is a unisex name that has gained popularity in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Gaylin
The popularity for the name Gaylin peaked in popularity in the year 1950 with 13 births, which ranked number 5,021 out of 9,281 unique names for that year. Gaylin had the most female births in 1952 with 9, which ranked number 3,796 out of 6,389 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1950 with 13, which ranked number 2,112 out of 4,195 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Gaylin
Popularity of Gaylin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gaylin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gaylin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gaylin is a great pick!
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