Taelyn
Modern anglicized form of traditional name meaning "slender beauty; tender splendor".
Name Census estimates that about 2,412 living Americans carry the first name Taelyn. It is a predominantly female name (90.2% of registrations). The average person named Taelyn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taelyn births was 2015 (148 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taelyn. 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
- • Taelyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.4K
~ 1 in 142,104 Americans
Peak year
2015
148 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,521
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Taelyn
Taelyn leans heavily female at 90.2% of total registrations, but 238 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Taelyn as a male name
- Ranked #6,120 in 2024
- 15 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (27 births)
Taelyn as a female name
- Ranked #2,521 in 2024
- 71 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2010 (143 births)
Popularity
Taelyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taelyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,359 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taelyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taelyn 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 Taelyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taelyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 29 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Taelyn, while Washington, New York, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taelyn
The name Taelyn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the Welsh name Telyn, meaning "harp." It is believed to have originated in the late 20th century, possibly as a combination of the names Taylor and Lynn. While the name Telyn has its roots in ancient Welsh culture, Taelyn itself does not appear to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Taelyn are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in birth records from the 1980s and 1990s. It is challenging to find notable historical figures with this name due to its modern origins.
However, here are five individuals who have borne the name Taelyn throughout history:
1. Taelyn Pauley, an American actress born in 1993, known for her roles in television shows such as "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "Shameless."
2. Taelyn Sherer, an American track and field athlete who competed in the heptathlon at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
3. Taelyn Farley, an American ice hockey player who played for the Bemidji State University women's ice hockey team in the 2010s.
4. Taelyn Curry, an American competitive dancer and choreographer, known for her appearances on the reality TV show "Dance Moms."
5. Taelyn Thomas, an American model and social media influencer, with a significant following on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
It is worth noting that due to the name's relatively recent popularity, many of the individuals mentioned above are contemporary figures, and historical records of the name are scarce. As the name continues to gain traction, it is likely that more notable individuals bearing the name Taelyn will emerge in the future.
People
Taelyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taelyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taelyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taelyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,412 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taelyn 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 142,104 US residents.
Is Taelyn a common name?
We classify Taelyn as "Rare". It ranks above 94.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,434 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taelyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Taelyn was 2015, when 148 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taelyn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taelyn a female name?
Yes, 90.2% of people registered as Taelyn 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.