Daylyn
A feminine name potentially derived from "day" and "Lynn", suggesting brightness or beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 504 living Americans carry the first name Daylyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 51.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Daylyn today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daylyn births was 2010 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daylyn. 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
504
~ 1 in 680,068 Americans
Peak year
2010
29 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,445
Tracked since 1982
Census
Daylyn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 455 people with the first name Daylyn, which placed it at #22,044 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#22,044
National first-name rank
People counted
455
455 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
46.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daylyn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Daylyn is White at 46.6%. The next largest groups are Black (25.5%) and Hispanic (16.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Daylyn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Daylyn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White46.6% · 212
- Black or African American25.5% · 116
- Hispanic or Latino16.0% · 73
- Two or more races7.5% · 34
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.4% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 9
Gender
Gender distribution for Daylyn
Daylyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 511 total registrations, 263 (51.5%) were male and 248 (48.5%) were female.
Daylyn as a male name
- Ranked #8,445 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (17 births)
Daylyn as a female name
- Ranked #13,846 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2010 (14 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Daylyn on both sides of the split. Of the 457 people counted with this name, 214 were male (46.8%) and 243 were female (53.2%).
Popularity
Daylyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daylyn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 189 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Daylyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daylyn 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 Daylyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Daylyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Daylyn
The given name Daylyn is a modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is a variant spelling of the name Daitlyn, which itself is a feminized form of the Welsh name Daidd, meaning "beloved" or "dear one." The name's origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic languages spoken in the British Isles.
While the name Daylyn has no direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots in the Welsh language connect it to the rich cultural heritage of Wales and the broader Celtic traditions. The earliest recorded instances of the name Daylyn date back to the late 1900s, as it gained popularity as a unique and distinctive given name for baby girls.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Daylyn, albeit in its various spelling variations. One such individual is Daylyn Preewit (born 1983), an American artist and painter known for her vibrant and expressive works. Another notable bearer of the name is Daylyn Contreras (born 1990), a Puerto Rican professional wrestler who has competed in various independent promotions.
While the name Daylyn is relatively modern and uncommon, it has also been adopted by a few public figures and celebrities. For instance, Daylyn Contreras (born 1987) is a Mexican actress and model who has appeared in several telenovelas and films. Additionally, Daylyn Schwartz (born 1995) is an American YouTuber and social media influencer known for her lifestyle and beauty content.
It is worth noting that while the name Daylyn has gained some recognition in recent times, its historical significance and cultural impact are relatively limited compared to more established and traditional names. However, its unique spelling and connection to the Welsh language add an element of distinctiveness and cultural heritage to this modern moniker.
People
Daylyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daylyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daylyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daylyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 504 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daylyn 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 680,068 US residents.
Is Daylyn a common name?
We classify Daylyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 511 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daylyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Daylyn was 2010, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daylyn is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Daylyn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 455 people with the name Daylyn, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,044 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Daylyn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Daylyn?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Daylyn on both sides of the split. Of the 457 people counted with this name, 214 were male (46.8%) and 243 were female (53.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Daylyn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Daylyn is White at 46.6%. The next largest groups are Black (25.5%) and Hispanic (16.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Daylyn most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Daylyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.6% (212 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daylyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daylyn a male name?
Yes, 51.5% of people registered as Daylyn in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Daylyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daylyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daylyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have Daylyn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Daylyn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.