Laylin
A feminine name of English origin meaning "from the meadow town".
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Laylin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Laylin today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laylin births was 2024 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laylin. 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
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
2024
37 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,997
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Laylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laylin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 119 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laylin 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 Laylin 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 Laylin
The name Laylin is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the late 6th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "layl," meaning "night" or "darkness." The name is thought to have been inspired by the beauty and serenity of the night sky, symbolizing a sense of mystery and tranquility.
In the early years of Islam, the name Laylin was often given to children born during the night or under the light of the moon. It was a way for parents to honor the celestial beauty and embrace the spiritual significance associated with the night in Islamic traditions.
One of the earliest known references to the name Laylin can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and scholar Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. In his poetic works, he made several allusions to the name, likening it to the beauty and elegance of the night sky.
Historically, the name Laylin has been borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Laylin al-Muqaddasī, a renowned Arab geographer and travel writer who lived in the late 10th century CE. His work, "Aḥsan al-Taqāsīm fī Maʿrifat al-Aqālīm" (The Best Divisions for Knowledge of the Regions), was a pioneering text that provided detailed descriptions of various regions and their cultures.
Another prominent figure with the name Laylin was Laylin al-Jahiz, an Arab prose writer, literary theorist, and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of Arabic prose and literary criticism.
In more recent times, Laylin Laith Bakir was an Iraqi poet and writer who gained recognition for his contributions to modern Arabic literature. Born in 1939, his works explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
Additionally, Laylin Al-Nabulsi was a Syrian-born Lebanese singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, leaving a lasting impact on the Arab music scene.
While the name Laylin may have originated in the Arabic-speaking world, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the West. Its evocative meaning and connection to the night sky have resonated with many, making it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Laylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laylin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laylin 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Laylin a common name?
We classify Laylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 162 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Laylin was 2024, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laylin is about 6 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 Laylin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laylin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laylin 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 Laylin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laylin 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 Laylin 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 Laylin as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Laylin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.