Palynn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin 'palma' meaning victory or triumph.
Name Census estimates that about 39 living Americans carry the first name Palynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Palynn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Palynn births was 2009 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Palynn. 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 Palynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
39
~ 1 in 8,788,573 Americans
Peak year
2009
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2014 SSA rank
#18,552
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Palynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Palynn from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 28 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Palynn 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 Palynn 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 Palynn
The name Palynn is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of modern-day Britain and Ireland. Linguists trace its roots back to the Proto-Celtic word "paluntos," meaning "wide" or "expansive." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone residing in a vast, open area or possessing a broad, welcoming spirit.
One of the earliest known references to the name Palynn can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history written by monks from the late 15th to the 16th century. The name appears in an entry dated around 1021 AD, where a warrior named Palynn mac Bran is mentioned as having fought valiantly in a battle against Viking invaders.
In the 12th century, a Welsh poet and bard named Palynn Fychan gained recognition for his lyrical compositions celebrating the natural beauty of Wales and the valor of its people. Born in 1145 in the village of Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, he is believed to have traveled extensively, entertaining noble households with his poetic recitations.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian artist named Palynn Bianco (1480-1556) made significant contributions to the Venetian school of painting. His works, which often depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature, were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.
In the 18th century, Palynn Macpherson (1720-1789) was a Scottish botanist and explorer who undertook several expeditions to the West Indies and South America. He is credited with introducing several new plant species to Europe and establishing one of the earliest botanical gardens in Glasgow.
More recently, in the 20th century, Palynn Wainwright (1901-1988) was an American author and journalist known for her insightful travel writing. Her books, which chronicled her adventures across various continents, were widely popular and helped to inspire a generation of intrepid travelers.
People
Palynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Palynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Palynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Palynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 39 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Palynn 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 8,788,573 US residents.
Is Palynn a common name?
We classify Palynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Palynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Palynn was 2009, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Palynn is about 15 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 Palynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Palynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Palynn 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 Palynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Palynn 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 Palynn 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 are named Palynn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.