How Many People Are Named Bailyn?

Complete statistics for the name Bailyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Bailyn
Very Rare
English

Bailyn is a very rare name, with only 294 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,123,904 Americans. It peaked in 2011 with 25 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~294
Living in US
1 in 1,123,904
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Variant of Bailey, referring to a bailiff or steward
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Independent Adaptable Warm
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, generosity, and a broad humanitarian outlook. People with this life path number are often seen as idealistic souls who care deeply about the world around them and feel drawn to serving others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,433
Worldwide Bearers
#103,504
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
4,413
🇺🇸 United States
8
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2
🇮🇸 Iceland
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇯🇵 Japan
1
🇵🇱 Poland
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇺🇦 Ukraine
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
15 (5%)
♀ Female
279 (95%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
290
Would be under 30 (98%)
6
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 296 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Bailyn Through the Generations

Bailyn is a uniquely modern name, with a peak in 2011 and a current population of just 294 in the US. The fact that 98% of those named Bailyn are under 30 underscores its contemporary appeal. This name has seen a steady decline since its peak, which is quite unusual given its recent surge in popularity. The gap between the all-time births (296) and the current living population (294) is small but notable, suggesting many who were born with this name have passed away. The name's strong presence in the younger demographic makes it stand out as a distinctly modern choice.

✨ Similar Names to Bailyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Bailyn's English roots

📄 About the Name Bailyn

How Many People Have the Name Bailyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 294 people in the United States currently share the name Bailyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,123,904 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Bailyn a Common or Rare Name?

Bailyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Bailyn Mean?

Bailyn means "Variant of Bailey, referring to a bailiff or steward" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Bailyn in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.

When Was Bailyn Most Popular?

The name Bailyn reached peak popularity in 2011, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Bailyn?

Approximately 294 people named Bailyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,123,904 Americans.

Is Bailyn a rare name?

Bailyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,123,904 Americans has this name.

What does the name Bailyn mean?

Bailyn means "Variant of Bailey, referring to a bailiff or steward" and comes from English origins.

Is Bailyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Bailyn are male and 95% are female.

When was Bailyn most popular?

Bailyn peaked in 2011 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US294
All-Time Births296
1 in X1 in 1,123,904
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2011
World Rank#103,504
Male %5%
Female %95%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.