Nilynn
A modern coined name possibly combining Nyla (light) and Lynn (lake, pool).
Name Census estimates that about 40 living Americans carry the first name Nilynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nilynn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nilynn births was 2005 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nilynn. 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 Nilynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
40
~ 1 in 8,568,858 Americans
Peak year
2005
13 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#17,065
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Nilynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nilynn 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 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nilynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nilynn 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 Nilynn 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 Nilynn
The name Nilynn has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to the Vedic period in India around 1500-500 BCE. The name is a feminine form derived from the Sanskrit word "nila," which means "blue" or "dark blue," referring to the deep, rich color of the indigo plant. It is believed to have been influenced by the ancient practice of using indigo dyes for dyeing fabrics and textiles in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a name similar to Nilynn can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where a character named Nila is mentioned. In this epic, Nila is described as a powerful king known for his wisdom and just rule. While the exact connection between the name Nila and Nilynn is unclear, it suggests that names with similar roots have held significance in Indian culture for centuries.
As trade and cultural exchange flourished along the Silk Road and other ancient trade routes, the name Nilynn is thought to have spread to other regions, where it was adapted and evolved over time. In the Middle Ages, there are records of a Persian princess named Nilufar, which bears similarities to the name Nilynn and may have been influenced by the Sanskrit root.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Nilynn or variations of it. One of the earliest recorded was Nilynn of Antioch, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was executed for her faith during the Roman persecutions. Another historical figure was Nilynn the Wise, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Islamic Golden Age in the 9th century, who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.
In more recent times, Nilynn Maria Sanchez was a prominent Chilean artist and activist who lived from 1920 to 2002. Her vibrant paintings and murals depicted the struggles and resilience of the indigenous peoples of Latin America. Nilynn Evelyn Tate, born in 1959, is an American former NASA astronaut and the first African-American woman to join the crew of the International Space Station.
While the name Nilynn may have evolved and taken on different cultural influences over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent, where it was originally associated with the deep, vibrant hues of the indigo plant.
People
Nilynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nilynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nilynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nilynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 40 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nilynn 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 8,568,858 US residents.
Is Nilynn a common name?
We classify Nilynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nilynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Nilynn was 2005, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nilynn is about 13 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 Nilynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nilynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nilynn 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 Nilynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nilynn 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 Nilynn 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 people have Nilynn as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.