Hailyn
A modern feminine name perhaps inspired by the names Hayley or Hayden.
Name Census estimates that about 528 living Americans carry the first name Hailyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hailyn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hailyn births was 2010 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hailyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
528
~ 1 in 649,156 Americans
Peak year
2010
42 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,601
Tracked since 1998
Census
Hailyn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 417 people with the first name Hailyn, which placed it at #23,447 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,447
National first-name rank
People counted
417
417 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
55.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hailyn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hailyn is White at 55.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.5%) and Black (8.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Hailyn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Hailyn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White55.9% · 233
- Hispanic or Latino22.5% · 94
- Black or African American8.2% · 34
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.7% · 28
- Two or more races4.3% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.4% · 10
Popularity
Hailyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hailyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 275 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hailyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hailyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hailyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hailyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hailyn
The name Hailyn is a relatively modern anglicized variation of the Irish Gaelic name Aisling, which means "dream" or "vision." The name Aisling has its origins in ancient Celtic mythology and folklore, where it was often associated with the concept of prophetic dreams or visions of the future.
In Irish mythology, Aisling was personified as a beautiful woman who appeared in dreams and visions to poets and seers. She was revered as a symbol of Ireland itself and was often depicted as a manifestation of the Irish spirit and sovereignty. The name Aisling gained popularity in Ireland during the 16th and 17th centuries when it was adopted by many Irish families as a way to preserve their cultural identity and connection to their Celtic heritage.
While the name Hailyn is not directly derived from any specific historical texts or religious scriptures, its roots in the name Aisling tie it to the rich tapestry of Irish mythology and storytelling traditions. The earliest recorded instances of the name Hailyn can be found in birth records from the late 20th century, likely as a more anglicized version of the traditional Irish name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aisling, which is closely related to Hailyn. One such individual is Aisling Ghéar, an Irish noblewoman and poet who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her beautiful and poignant verses that celebrated Irish culture and lamented the oppression of the Irish people under English rule.
Another notable Aisling is Aisling Bea, an Irish actress, and comedian born in 1984. She has gained widespread recognition for her work in television shows and standup comedy, often incorporating elements of Irish culture and humor into her performances.
In the realm of literature, the name Aisling is associated with Aisling Ní Chonghaile, an Irish novelist and short story writer born in 1947. Her works often explore themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of modern Irish life.
In the sports world, Aisling Daly, an Irish rower born in 1981, has made her mark as a multiple-time World Champion and Olympic medalist. Her achievements have brought pride and recognition to Ireland on the international stage.
Lastly, Aisling Franciosi, an Irish actress born in 1993, has garnered critical acclaim for her powerful performances in films such as "The Nightingale" and "The Black Narcissus." Her talent and versatility have solidified her place as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
People
Hailyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hailyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hailyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hailyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 528 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hailyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 649,156 US residents.
Is Hailyn a common name?
We classify Hailyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 533 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hailyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Hailyn was 2010, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hailyn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Hailyn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 417 people with the name Hailyn, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,447 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Hailyn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Hailyn?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Hailyn leans strongly female. 406 people counted with this name were female (96.7%), compared with 14 male bearers (3.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Hailyn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hailyn is White at 55.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (22.5%) and Black (8.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Hailyn most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Hailyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.9% (233 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hailyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hailyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hailyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hailyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hailyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hailyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Hailyn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Hailyn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.