Gaylen Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Gaylen is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gaylen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gaylen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2883rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1288th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1029th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2266th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7205th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17241st out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5031st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3743rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10755th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13590th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Gaylen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gaylen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gaylen"
"Gaylen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2883rd of 7545 | 131 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1288th of 6773 | 519 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1029th of 7552 | 1,000 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2266th of 10718 | 282 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7205th of 16616 | 73 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17241st of 24088 | 20 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5031st of 9204 | 54 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3743rd of 12526 | 200 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10755th of 19264 | 38 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13590th of 27321 | 51 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Gaylen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 982nd/982 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 755th/755 |
- | - |
100.00% 1067th/1067 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 715th/715 |
- |
100.00% 1966th/1966 |
100.00% 882nd/882 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1791st/1791 |
- |
100.00% 2265th/2265 |
100.00% 2319th/2319 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gaylen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2625th/2625 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gaylen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gaylen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.