Baylynn
A modern feminine name derived from the English words bay and lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Baylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Baylynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baylynn births was 2012 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baylynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
2012
25 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,275
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Baylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Baylynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 133 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Baylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Baylynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Baylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Baylynn
The name Baylynn is a relatively modern invented name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. While its exact origins are unclear, it is believed to be a combination of the names Bailey and Lynn, both of which have different linguistic roots.
The name Bailey is derived from an Old French surname that means "bailiff" or "steward." It originated as a occupational name for someone who was a bailiff or a ceremonial officer employed by a court or nobleman. The name Lynn, on the other hand, has its origins in the Celtic word "linn," meaning a body of water or a lake.
Despite its modern creation, the name Baylynn has been embraced by parents seeking a unique and melodic name for their daughters. It has become particularly popular in the United States, where it first gained traction in the late 20th century.
While there may be historical figures who bore similar-sounding names, it is difficult to find any definitive records of individuals named Baylynn prior to the 20th century. This is likely due to the name's recent coinage and lack of deep historical roots.
However, a few notable individuals who have carried the name Baylynn in modern times include Baylynn Olinger, an American actress born in 2002; Baylynn Peters, a Canadian volleyball player; and Baylynn Bozeman, an American social media influencer.
It is worth noting that the popularity of the name Baylynn may have been influenced by the increasing trend of blending traditional names or creating entirely new names to achieve a distinctive and personalized moniker for children. As a result, the name Baylynn has found a place in the modern lexicon, reflecting the evolving naming practices and preferences of parents.
People
Baylynn + last name combinations
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FAQ
Baylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baylynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Baylynn a common name?
We classify Baylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 199 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Baylynn was 2012, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baylynn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Baylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Baylynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.