Hailynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 297 living Americans carry the first name Hailynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hailynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hailynn births was 2010 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hailynn. 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
297
~ 1 in 1,154,055 Americans
Peak year
2010
23 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,118
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Hailynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hailynn 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 198 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hailynn 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 Hailynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hailynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hailynn
The name Hailynn is a relatively modern English name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is believed to be a combination of the names Hailey and Lynn, both of which have their own origins and meanings.
The name Hailey is derived from the Old English word "hæg," which means "hay meadow" or "enclosure." It has been in use as a surname in England since the 13th century and later became a popular given name, particularly in the United States. Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name that can be traced back to the Old English word "linn," meaning "pool" or "waterfall." It has been used as both a surname and a given name for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hailynn as a given name is relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. There are no known historical references or famous individuals from ancient times or major religious texts associated with this particular spelling of the name.
However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Hailynn in recent history. One such person is Hailynn Hewes, an American actress and model born in 1993. Another is Hailynn Lowe, an American volleyball player who played for the University of South Alabama.
Additionally, there is Hailynn Melendez, an American social media influencer and content creator, and Hailynn Scott, an American singer and songwriter known for her participation in various singing competitions.
It's worth noting that while the name Hailynn may have gained popularity in recent years, there are limited historical records or famous individuals associated with this specific spelling, as it is a relatively modern creation.
People
Hailynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hailynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hailynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hailynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 297 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hailynn 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 1,154,055 US residents.
Is Hailynn a common name?
We classify Hailynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 299 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hailynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Hailynn was 2010, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hailynn 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 Hailynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hailynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hailynn 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 Hailynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hailynn 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 Hailynn 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 many Americans are named Hailynn?
Want to know how many people share the name Hailynn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.