An uncommon Norwegian pick — distinctive and rare.
Nylen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scandinavian origin, a variant of Nilen or Nils derived from Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people.' The -en ending gives it the clean, Nordic feel of names like Soren and Holden, making it feel both classic and contemporary.
Nylen has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 33 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 59 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 11 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8755 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11852 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9593 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7995 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13570 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8633 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6610 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11704 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7964 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9415 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9369 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12151 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13458 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Nylen has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2005.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2006–2024) · Methodology