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

Dayln is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 6 recorded births.

When was Dayln most popular?

Dayln reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 9 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Dayln?

Dayln is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 89 babies in the U.S. since 1988. Its peak was in 2000.

Dayln

An uncommon Welsh pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsWelshNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Dayln is a boy's and girl's baby name, a condensed spelling of Daylen or Dylan (Welsh, meaning 'great wave'). The stripped vowels give it a minimalist, modern look.

Dayln is Dylan compressed to its essence — the wave's power in four spare letters.

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Popularity Over Time

Dayln has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dayln
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	24	#11198	▼
2000s	43	#10420	▲
1990s	17	#8576	▲
1980s	5	#7538	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 1988–2017)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dayln
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2017	6	#11082	0
2016	6	#11041	-1 (-14.3%)
2012	7	#9947	+2 (40.0%)
2011	5	#12720	0
2009	5	#12918	0
2007	5	#12787	0
2005	5	#11857	-1 (-16.7%)
2004	6	#10262	0
2002	6	#9645	-1 (-14.3%)
2001	7	#8510	-2 (-22.2%)
2000	9	#6962	+3 (50.0%)
1999	6	#8954	+1 (20.0%)
1994	5	#9119	-1 (-16.7%)
1992	6	#7656	+1 (20.0%)
1988	5	#7538	—

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

Dayln as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dayln has also been given to 6 girls in the U.S. since 1998.

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Current rank

Total births

1998

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Dayln be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Dayln is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1988–2017) · Methodology