Tailynn
A girl's name of American origin with 907 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Tailynn hit its peak of 68 births in 2013, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Tailynn has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Tailynn ranks #3491 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tailynn is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative combination of Tay- (from Taylor, the Old French tailleur meaning 'tailor') and the popular -lynn suffix, creating a melodic three-syllable name.
Tailynn has the flowing, soft quality of the modern American -lynn name family. It gives Taylor's popular surname energy a more lyrical, feminine form — at home alongside Raelynn, Adalynn, and Kaylynn.
EtymologyShow more
Tailynn is built from 7 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the American naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Tailynn creates its characteristic smooth, flowing quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tailynn climbed 3558 spots in the last 20 years — from #7049 to #3491.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 199 | #3842 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 504 | #3359 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 188 | #6979 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 16 | #12117 | — |
The Story of Tailynn
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Tailynn is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Tailynn are most likely born between 2003 and 2023.
How rare is Tailynn?
Only about 1 in every 80,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tailynn — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2010s with 504 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Tailynn by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Tailynn per day would take 2.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | #3491 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4348 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4281 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3547 |
| 2020 | 43 | #3541 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3327 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3552 |
| 2017 | 45 | #3475 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3515 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3524 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2779 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2622 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2862 |
| 2011 | 55 | #3086 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4845 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5215 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5733 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5877 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5531 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8284 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2024