Taelynn
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly a spelling variation of the Irish "Taillchinn".
Name Census estimates that about 1,715 living Americans carry the first name Taelynn. It is a predominantly female name (99.4% of registrations). The average person named Taelynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taelynn births was 2019 (124 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taelynn. 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
- • Taelynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 199,857 Americans
Peak year
2019
124 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,092
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Taelynn
Out of the 1,729 babies given the name Taelynn since 1880, 99.4% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Taelynn as a male name
- Ranked #13,948 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Taelynn as a female name
- Ranked #2,092 in 2024
- 92 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (124 births)
Popularity
Taelynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taelynn 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 948 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taelynn 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 Taelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taelynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 22 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Taelynn, while Wisconsin, Virginia, Nebraska recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taelynn
The name Taelynn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any clear linguistic roots or cultural origins, but rather seems to be a creative combination of existing name elements.
One potential source of influence could be the Welsh name Taelan or Talan, which means "bright forehead" or "fair brow." However, the addition of the "ynn" ending is not typical of Welsh naming conventions, suggesting that Taelynn is a more recent construct.
Another possible inspiration is the Old English name Taela, which means "to narrate" or "to recount." This name was relatively uncommon in historical records, but its similarity to the first part of Taelynn might have been a factor in its creation.
Given its modern nature, there are no historical references or famous individuals from ancient times associated with the name Taelynn. The earliest recorded examples likely date back only a few decades at most.
In terms of notable individuals with this first name, there are a few examples from contemporary times. Taelynn Kerr is a Canadian actress known for her role in the television series "The Haunting Hour." Taelynn Morris is an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles.
Taelynn Benton is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Seattle Storm and the Indiana Fever. Taelynn Chadwick is a competitive swimmer from the United States who has represented her country in international competitions.
Taelynn Jacobson is an American artist and sculptor, known for her abstract metal sculptures and installations. These are a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Taelynn in recent times, but given its relatively recent origins, there are no major historical figures or long-standing traditions associated with this particular name.
People
Taelynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taelynn 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
Taelynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taelynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,715 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taelynn 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 199,857 US residents.
Is Taelynn a common name?
We classify Taelynn as "Rare". It ranks above 93.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,729 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taelynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Taelynn was 2019, when 124 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taelynn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taelynn a female name?
Yes, 99.4% of people registered as Taelynn 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.