Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Gaylan
2 syllablesPeak year: 19526 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gaylan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gaylan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gaylan |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 37 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
Gaylan through the decades
- Gaylan peaked in 1952, when 37 babies were named Gaylan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1966–1995), use of Gaylan has fallen 46% compared to the 10 years before that.