Nylan Name Popularity and Statistics
Nylan is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nylan?
Nylan is spelled N-Y-L-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Nylan Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,036
Recorded Births40
- Boys usage fell 534 places to #3,036 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nylan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 40 | #3,036 |
| 2024 | Boys | 54 | #2,502 |
| 2023 | Girls | 10 | #9,616 |
| 2023 | Boys | 37 | #3,228 |
| 2022 | Boys | 25 | #4,184 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 33 | #3,427 |
| 2020 | Boys | 26 | #3,918 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2019 | Boys | 32 | #3,496 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 27 | #3,889 |
| 2016 | Girls | 9 | #10,859 |
| 2016 | Boys | 27 | #3,883 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 24 | #4,179 |
| 2014 | Boys | 22 | #4,392 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8 | #11,969 |
| 2013 | Boys | 22 | #4,313 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 12 | #6,626 |
| 2011 | Girls | 6 | #14,824 |
When Was Nylan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
54 recorded births
National rank #2,502
2025 · Boys
40 recorded births
National rank #3,036
2023 · Boys
37 recorded births
National rank #3,228
2021 · Boys
33 recorded births
National rank #3,427
Where Nylan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |