Son of Neil; island
Nylen is a modern surname-style name likely derived from the Scandinavian or Dutch surname Nylen, meaning 'son of Nils' or 'son of Neil'. It may also be linked to the Gaelic name Niall, which carries connotations of 'champion' or 'cloud'. As a rare choice in the United States, it offers a contemporary twist on more traditional names like Nolan or Dylan.
Less common today
Nylen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,683 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
