Daylin
Gender-neutral name · American · English
- US rank
- #2,256
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,518 in 2020
81 babies were named Daylin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 738 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1985–2025
US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Daylin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,841 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Daylin, 81 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daylin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaylin first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #1,518.
- Then vs nowDaylin is 3.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 69,930 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 19,841.
- TrendDaylin has slipped 738 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,256. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlDaylin is given to both boys and girls: 66% of the 123 babies named Daylin in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Daylin
Daylin is a gender-neutral name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Daylin for girls from 1985 to 2025, in 38 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #1,518 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,256, with 81 babies. Of the 123 US babies named Daylin in 2025, 66% were girls and 34% were boys.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2 | 862,069 girls |
| 1990s | 7.3 | 136,054 girls |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,683 girls |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,192 girls |
| 2020s | 72 | 13,819 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.2 | 454,545 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 617,284 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 98,619 boys |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,166 boys |
| 2010s | 34 | 29,674 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,333 boys |
Other spellings of Daylin
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Daylin
What is the origin of the name Daylin?
Daylin has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Daylin a boy or girl name?
Both. Daylin is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 66% of US babies named Daylin were girls.
How popular is the name Daylin?
Daylin ranked #2,256 for US girls in 2025, given to 81 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#1,518).