Lailynn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to "Leila".
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the first name Lailynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lailynn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lailynn births was 2024 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lailynn. 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
241
~ 1 in 1,422,217 Americans
Peak year
2024
26 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,080
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Lailynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lailynn 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 124 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lailynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lailynn 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 Lailynn 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 Lailynn
The name Lailynn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the names Laila and Lynn. It does not have a long historical lineage or direct roots in any particular language or culture.
The name Laila has Arabic origins and means "night" or "born at night." It has been a popular name in the Middle East and Islamic cultures for centuries. The name Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name derived from a Welsh word meaning "lake" or "pool."
While the name Lailynn itself does not appear to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component parts do have some historical significance. The name Laila is mentioned in Arabic literature, including in the classic work "The Arabian Nights" (also known as "One Thousand and One Nights"), where Laila is the name of a famous character.
As for the earliest recorded examples of the name Lailynn, it seems to have emerged in the late 20th century or early 21st century, likely as a creative combination of the names Laila and Lynn. It does not appear to have been widely used until relatively recently.
In terms of famous people with the name Lailynn, there are not many notable historical figures with this exact spelling. However, here are a few individuals who have borne variations of the name:
1. Layla El Farra (born 1985), a Palestinian-Canadian activist and author.
2. Layla Moran (born 1982), a British politician and Member of Parliament.
3. Laila Ali (born 1977), an American former professional boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
4. Laila Parnell (born 1966), an Australian television presenter and journalist.
5. Laila Robins (born 1959), an American actress and singer.
While the name Lailynn is a modern creation, it draws inspiration from names with rich cultural and historical roots, particularly in the Arabic and English-speaking worlds. Its popularity may continue to grow as parents seek unique and creative name combinations.
People
Lailynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lailynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lailynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lailynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 241 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lailynn 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 1,422,217 US residents.
Is Lailynn a common name?
We classify Lailynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 243 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lailynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Lailynn was 2024, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lailynn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lailynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lailynn 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.