Find out how popular the first name Gaylan has been for the last 22 years (from 1974 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gaylan by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Gaylan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Gaylan.

The history of the first name Gaylan

The name Gaylan has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is a masculine given name derived from the Turkish word "gay," which means joyous or happy, and the suffix "-lan," which is a common Turkish name ending.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in historical records and manuscripts from the Ottoman Empire, where it was used primarily by Turkish families residing in Anatolia, the region that encompasses much of modern-day Turkey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gaylan can be found in the writings of the 13th-century Turkish poet and scholar, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, who mentioned a man named Gaylan in his famous work, the Masnavi.

During the Ottoman Empire's expansion in the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Gaylan became more widespread, particularly among Turkish families living in the Balkans and other regions under Ottoman rule.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Gaylan. One such figure was Gaylan al-Dimashqi, a 10th-century Arab philosopher and scholar from Damascus, who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Gaylan Ergin, a 20th-century Turkish linguist and philologist who was born in 1900 and made significant contributions to the study of the Turkish language and its evolution.

In the realm of sports, Gaylan Nazhad was an Iraqi footballer who played as a striker for the Iraqi national team in the 1960s and 1970s, and is considered one of the greatest players in the country's history.

The name Gaylan also found its way into literature, with Gaylan Chernenko being a character in the 1988 novel "The Fourth Man" by Glen Savan, a satirical work exploring the dynamics of the Cold War era.

Lastly, Gaylan Güngör was a Turkish businessman and entrepreneur who founded one of the largest construction companies in Turkey, Güngör Holding, and played a significant role in the country's infrastructure development during the late 20th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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