Nylan
Every Nylan since 1999 — 684 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nylan
Nylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,071 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 684 American babies have been named Nylan — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nylan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 40 | #3,071 |
| 2024 | — | — | 54 | #2,517 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,139 | 37 | #3,270 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,262 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,036 | 33 | #3,472 |
| 2020 | — | — | 26 | #3,995 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,282 | 32 | #3,544 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,508 | 30 | #3,679 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,382 | 27 | #3,952 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,551 | 27 | #3,956 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,711 | 24 | #4,255 |
| 2014 | — | — | 22 | #4,493 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,856 | 22 | #4,424 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,355 | 12 | #6,920 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,261 | 19 | #4,937 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,956 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,710 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,987 | 14 | #6,309 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,751 | 17 | #5,365 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,588 | 18 | #5,005 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,955 | 20 | #4,419 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,047 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,667 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,233 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,319 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,660 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nylan in 2025?
Nylan ranked #3,071 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nylan?
684 babies have been named Nylan in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nylan most popular?
Nylan peaked in 2024, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Nylan a boy or girl name?
Nylan is used for both: about 15% of babies named Nylan have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Nylan rising or falling?
Nylan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.