Faelyn
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "ring" or "beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 202 living Americans carry the first name Faelyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Faelyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Faelyn births was 2016 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Faelyn. 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
202
~ 1 in 1,696,804 Americans
Peak year
2016
19 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,707
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Faelyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Faelyn 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 115 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Faelyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faelyn 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 Faelyn 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 Faelyn
The given name Faelyn is believed to have originated in the Welsh language and culture. It is thought to be derived from the Welsh word "faelen," which means "honeysuckle" or "woodbine," referring to a type of flowering vine. The name is considered a modern invented name, created by combining elements of traditional Welsh names.
The earliest recorded use of the name Faelyn is relatively recent, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries with Welsh cultural influences.
While the name Faelyn is not widely documented in historical records, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name:
1. Faelyn Gwynedd (born 1985) is a Welsh author and poet known for her works exploring themes of nature and Welsh mythology.
2. Faelyn Davies (1923-2001) was a Welsh painter and artist renowned for her vibrant landscapes and portraiture.
3. Faelyn Traherne (1901-1975) was a Welsh scholar and historian who specialized in medieval Welsh literature and contributed significantly to the preservation of Welsh cultural heritage.
4. Faelyn Rees (1949-2019) was a Welsh composer and musician who composed numerous works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments, drawing inspiration from Welsh folk traditions.
5. Faelyn Griffiths (1928-2010) was a Welsh actress who appeared in several television shows and films, often portraying characters with strong Welsh roots.
While these individuals may not be widely recognized outside of Wales or certain circles, they represent a few examples of people who have carried the name Faelyn and contributed to various fields within Welsh culture and beyond.
People
Faelyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Faelyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Faelyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Faelyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 202 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Faelyn 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 1,696,804 US residents.
Is Faelyn a common name?
We classify Faelyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 203 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Faelyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Faelyn was 2016, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Faelyn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Faelyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Faelyn 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.