Gaylen
Boy nameGaylen has been given to 2,373 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1949.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,373
Peak year
1949 (104 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
15% girls / 85% boys
Rank through the decades
Gaylen's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #764 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Gaylen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gaylen.
FAQ
How popular is the name Gaylen?
Gaylen has been given to 2,373 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Gaylen peak?
Gaylen peaked in 1949, when 104 babies were given the name.
Is Gaylen a girl or boy name?
Gaylen is primarily a boy name (85% of babies named Gaylen are boys).
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