Haylynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "hay meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the first name Haylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Haylynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haylynn births was 2010 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haylynn. 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
200
~ 1 in 1,713,772 Americans
Peak year
2010
22 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,602
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Haylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haylynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 119 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Haylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haylynn 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 Haylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haylynn
The name Haylynn is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. While its exact origins are unclear, it is believed to be a combination of the English names Hayley and Lynn. The name Hayley is thought to be a variant of the English surname Hayley, which is derived from a place name that means "hay clearing" or "hay meadow." Lynn, on the other hand, is a gender-neutral name with multiple potential origins, including the Welsh name Llyn, meaning "lake," and the Old English word "linn," meaning "pool" or "waterfall."
Although Haylynn is a modern name, it may have been influenced by older names with similar sounds or spellings. For example, the name Haley has been recorded in England since the 13th century, and the name Lynn has been used as a first name since the Middle Ages. However, there is no clear historical record of the name Haylynn being used before the late 20th century.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are few notable historical figures with the name Haylynn. However, here are a few individuals who bear this name:
1. Haylynn Klein, an American actress born in 1994, known for her roles in the TV series "The Walking Dead" and "Hart of Dixie."
2. Haylynn Simons, an American volleyball player who played for the University of Colorado Boulder in the early 2010s.
3. Haylynn Kaplan, an American artist and photographer based in New York City, known for her portraiture work.
4. Haylynn Gebhart, a Canadian singer and songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta, who released her debut album in 2018.
5. Haylynn Nance, an American entrepreneur and author who wrote the book "Haylynn's Travels: A Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Success" in 2016.
While the name Haylynn has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States and Canada, its historical roots are relatively shallow compared to many older names. As a modern name, its meaning and significance are still evolving, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences that shape contemporary naming practices.
People
Haylynn + last name combinations
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Other names starting with H
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FAQ
Haylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 200 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haylynn 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 1,713,772 US residents.
Is Haylynn a common name?
We classify Haylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Haylynn was 2010, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haylynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Haylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haylynn 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 Haylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haylynn 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 Haylynn 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Haylynn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Haylynn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.