Dailyn
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Dailyn
Dailyn is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in popularity during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. With its melodic two-syllable structure, Dailyn represents the modern trend of created names with appealing sounds and optional spelling variations (including Daylin, Daelyn). The name likely draws inspiration from the prefix 'Day-' combined with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn,' suggesting brightness and light. Dailyn has a fresh, modern feel while remaining relatively uncommon, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name has gradually gained modest usage in the United States, particularly in the 2000s, and carries an upbeat, positive connotation associated with daily renewal and optimism.
Dailyn is also given to boys, where it ranks #5433 in the US.
Pronounced DAY-lin.
As of October 2026, Dailyn ranked #5433 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4299 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,240 | 50 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,668 | 42 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,710 | 64 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #2,440 | 74 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,016 | 97 |
| 2019 | #4,512 | 22 | #1,350 | 168 |
| 2020 | #4,299 | 23 | #1,139 | 208 |
| 2021 | #4,966 | 19 | #1,499 | 141 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,886 | 107 |
| 2023 | #4,772 | 21 | #2,235 | 84 |
| 2024 | #4,439 | 23 | #2,457 | 73 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,700 | 64 |
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