Nylen
Boy nameNylen has been given to 116 babies in the U.S. since 2005. It peaked in 2016. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys was named Nylen.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
116
Peak year
2016 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2005
10-year trend
▲ +33%
Gender split
4% girls / 96% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nylen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nylen.
Sibling name ideas for Nylen
Same era and popularity as Nylen, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nylen?
Nylen has been given to 116 babies in the U.S. since 2005. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nylen peak?
Nylen peaked in 2016, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Nylen a girl or boy name?
Nylen is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Nylen are boys).
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