Unisex nameCurrently #2,510 in the USSteady
Nylan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nylan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nylan |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 54 |
Nylan through the decades
- Nylan peaked in 2024, when 54 babies were named Nylan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nylan has risen 68% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nylan currently ranks #2,510 in the US and is holding steady.