Quaylin
Of unknown origin and meaning, a rare unisex given name.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Quaylin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quaylin today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quaylin births was 2007 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quaylin. 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 Quaylin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2007
8 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2007 SSA rank
#9,544
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Quaylin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Quaylin 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 Quaylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Quaylin
The name Quaylin has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of the British Isles, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the old Celtic word "cuaylin," which means "one who is mighty in battle." This name was commonly given to male children born into the warrior class of Celtic societies, with the hope that they would grow up to be brave and valiant fighters.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quaylin can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient Irish chronicle that dates back to the 15th century. In these annals, a Celtic chieftain named Quaylin mac Duibhne is mentioned as leading his clan in a victorious battle against a rival tribe in the year 492 AD.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Quaylin was prevalent among the noble families of Ireland and Scotland. One notable bearer of this name was Quaylin O'Conchobhair, a 12th-century Irish king who ruled over the Kingdom of Connacht from 1156 to 1186. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts to unite the Irish clans against the Norman invaders.
In the 16th century, a Scottish nobleman named Quaylin Stewart gained fame for his role in the Scottish Reformation. He was a staunch supporter of John Knox and played a crucial role in the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland.
Fast forward to the 19th century, and we find Quaylin MacGregor, a Scottish-born explorer who led several expeditions into the uncharted territories of Africa. His detailed accounts of his travels and encounters with native tribes contributed significantly to the field of anthropology.
Another notable individual with the name Quaylin was Quaylin O'Brien, an Irish-American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and valor on the battlefield during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and significance associated with the name Quaylin. While its usage may have waned in modern times, this ancient Celtic name carries with it a legacy of strength, courage, and a deep connection to the warrior culture of the British Isles.
People
Quaylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quaylin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quaylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quaylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quaylin 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Quaylin a common name?
We classify Quaylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quaylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Quaylin was 2007, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quaylin is about 21 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 Quaylin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quaylin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quaylin in the SSA data are male. 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 Quaylin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quaylin 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 Quaylin 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 the name Quaylin?
See how many people have the name Quaylin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.