Is Dailyn a boy's or girl's name?

Dailyn is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 398 recorded births.

When was Dailyn most popular?

Dailyn reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 208 births that year. It is currently ranked #2457 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Dailyn?

Dailyn is currently ranked #2457 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,809 babies since 1975.

Dailyn

A Welsh name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysWelshDeclining

#2457▼ 222in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Dailyn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Dylan or Daylin, with the Welsh dail meaning 'leaves' or related to dylaniad ('influence'). The -lyn suffix connects it to the popular family of Lynn-ending names while the Dai- opening gives it a distinctive, Celtic character.

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Popularity Over Time

Dailyn climbed 1384 spots in the last 20 years — from #3841 to #2457.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dailyn
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	613	#1843	▼
2010s	690	#2881	▲
2000s	379	#3972	▲
1990s	122	#7323	▲
1970s	5	#9369	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(35 years, 1975–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dailyn
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	73	#2457	-11 (-13.1%)
2023	84	#2235	-23 (-21.5%)
2022	107	#1886	-34 (-24.1%)
2021	141	#1499	-67 (-32.2%)
2020	208	#1139	+40 (23.8%)
2019	168	#1350	+71 (73.2%)
2018	97	#2016	+23 (31.1%)
2017	74	#2440	+10 (15.6%)
2016	64	#2710	+22 (52.4%)
2015	42	#3668	-8 (-16.0%)
2014	50	#3240	-4 (-7.4%)
2013	54	#3052	+12 (28.6%)
2012	42	#3729	-9 (-17.6%)
2011	51	#3235	+3 (6.3%)
2010	48	#3372	+5 (11.6%)
2009	43	#3688	+10 (30.3%)
2008	33	#4568	-31 (-48.4%)
2007	64	#2831	+28 (77.8%)
2006	36	#4087	-14 (-28.0%)
2005	50	#3133	+13 (35.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Dailyn as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Dailyn has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 398 births since 1997.

#4439

Current rank

398

Total births

2020

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Dailyn be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Dailyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2457. As a boy's name, it ranks #4439.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1975–2024) · Methodology