Faylynn
A feminine name possibly derived from a combination of Fay and Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Faylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Faylynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Faylynn births was 2012 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Faylynn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Faylynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
2012
9 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,019
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Faylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Faylynn 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 50 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Faylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faylynn 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 Faylynn 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 Faylynn
The name Faylynn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or connections to specific languages or cultures. The name seems to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables intended to create a unique and aesthetically pleasing name.
As a recently coined name, there are no historical references to Faylynn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely to be found in birth records or personal records from the late 20th century onwards.
Due to its modern origin, there are no famous historical figures or noteworthy individuals from previous centuries who bore the name Faylynn. However, as the name gains popularity in recent decades, there may be a few contemporary individuals who have been given this name.
One example is Faylynn Sylvester, a young American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and commercials. Another individual named Faylynn is a lifestyle blogger and social media influencer, known for her fashion and beauty content.
Additionally, there is a Faylynn Johnson, a former collegiate basketball player from the United States who played for the University of San Francisco in the early 2010s. Faylynn Garrett is also the name of a British author who has written several young adult fiction novels.
Finally, Faylynn Mendoza is a Filipino-American singer and songwriter who has released a few independent music projects in the past decade. These are among the few individuals named Faylynn who have gained some public recognition or prominence in recent years.
People
Faylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Faylynn 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
Faylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Faylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Faylynn 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Faylynn a common name?
We classify Faylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Faylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Faylynn was 2012, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Faylynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Faylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Faylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Faylynn 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.
Is Faylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Faylynn 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 Faylynn 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Faylynn?
Want to know how many people have the name Faylynn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.