High land or island meadow
Hylan is primarily considered a variant of the English surname Hyland, which is a topographic name for someone who lived on high ground. It may also derive from the Old English words 'heah' (high) and 'land' (land), or 'eg-land' (island meadow). As a first name, it is exceptionally rare and offers a modern, airy sound.
Less common today
Hylan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,975 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Known as the 'Boy Mayor of New York', whose middle name Purroy is often associated with the Hylan era of NYC politics
The 96th Mayor of New York City, for whom the Hylan Boulevard is named
