Gailann is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It is believed to have been coined during the late 20th century, although its exact origins remain unclear. The name Gailann is composed of two distinct elements: 'Gail,' which is an English name derived from the Old German word 'Gai' meaning 'joyful' or 'happy,' and '-ann,' a popular suffix in American naming trends that often replaces the traditional masculine ending '-n.' This results in a unisex name with a modern, unique sound. Despite its recent origin, Gailann has not gained widespread popularity, remaining a rare and uncommon name. As of 2018, there are no recorded instances of Gailann ranking among the top 1000 names for either gender in the United States or other English-speaking countries.
The given statistics show that the name Gailann peaked in popularity during this period, with a total of 19 babies named Gailann born between 1941 and 1948. However, there's a notable gap in these years, as no children were named Gailann in 1942, 1943, or 1944. The highest number of births in this period occurred in 1948, with eight babies given the name Gailann.