Thailyn
A unique name of modern American origin meaning "beautiful thinker".
Name Census estimates that about 98 living Americans carry the first name Thailyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Thailyn today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thailyn births was 2011 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thailyn. 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 Thailyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
98
~ 1 in 3,497,493 Americans
Peak year
2011
14 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,135
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Thailyn
Thailyn leans heavily female at 89.9% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Thailyn as a male name
- Ranked #14,135 in 2011
- 5 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2007 (5 births)
Thailyn as a female name
- Ranked #17,734 in 2019
- 5 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2011 (9 births)
Popularity
Thailyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Thailyn 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 52 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
Thailyn 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 Thailyn 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 Thailyn
The name Thailyn is believed to have originated from the ancient Thai language, spoken in the region now known as Thailand. It is thought to be derived from the word "thali," which means "earth" or "land." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals with a strong connection to the natural world or those born in a particular region or territory.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thailyn can be traced back to the 12th century, during the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia. It is mentioned in ancient inscriptions and stone carvings from this period, often associated with royal lineages or individuals of high social status.
In the 14th century, the name Thailyn appeared in Buddhist scriptures and religious texts, indicating its potential religious or spiritual significance. It was sometimes given to monks or individuals who had attained a certain level of enlightenment or spiritual awareness.
Throughout the centuries, several notable historical figures have borne the name Thailyn. One such individual was Thailyn Suryavanshi, a renowned warrior and military leader who lived in the 16th century during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in Thailand. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic brilliance in defending the kingdom against invading forces.
Another prominent figure was Thailyn Somdet, a revered Buddhist monk who lived in the 18th century. He was highly respected for his wisdom, teachings, and contributions to the preservation of Thai culture and traditions.
In the 19th century, Thailyn Narayana was a prominent scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the concepts of dharma, karma, and the cycle of rebirth. His works influenced generations of thinkers and continue to be studied today.
Thailyn Jambupati was a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the late 19th century. His intricate and highly detailed works, often depicting scenes from Thai mythology and folklore, are considered masterpieces of Southeast Asian art.
During the 20th century, Thailyn Chandragupta was a prominent political activist and leader in the Thai independence movement. He played a crucial role in advocating for Thailand's sovereignty and independence from foreign occupation.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Thailyn throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Thailand and the broader Southeast Asian region.
People
Thailyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Thailyn 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
Thailyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thailyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 98 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thailyn 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 3,497,493 US residents.
Is Thailyn a common name?
We classify Thailyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thailyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Thailyn was 2011, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thailyn is about 16 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 Thailyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thailyn a female name?
Yes, 89.9% of people registered as Thailyn 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 Thailyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thailyn 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 Thailyn 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 Thailyn?
See how many people share the name Thailyn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.