Caylin
Every Caylin since 1981 — 2,558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caylin
Caylin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,138 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 2,558 American babies have been named Caylin. Its peak came in 2009, when 150 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Caylin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caylin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,138 | — | — |
| 2024 | 16 | #6,996 | — | — |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,995 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,638 | — | — |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,605 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,381 | — | — |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,363 | — | — |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,253 | — | — |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,952 | — | — |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,177 | — | — |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,143 | — | — |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,850 | 6 | #10,950 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,688 | — | — |
| 2012 | 97 | #2,005 | — | — |
| 2011 | 101 | #1,956 | 5 | #12,602 |
| 2010 | 97 | #2,047 | — | — |
| 2009 | 143 | #1,574 | 7 | #10,045 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,636 | — | — |
| 2007 | 97 | #2,090 | — | — |
| 2006 | 98 | #2,018 | — | — |
| 2005 | 80 | #2,258 | — | — |
| 2004 | 88 | #2,070 | — | — |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,929 | — | — |
| 2002 | 79 | #2,126 | — | — |
| 2001 | 96 | #1,835 | — | — |
| 2000 | 111 | #1,591 | — | — |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,220 | 6 | #7,949 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,263 | 9 | #5,444 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,750 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caylin in 2025?
Caylin ranked #11,138 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caylin?
2,558 babies have been named Caylin in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caylin most popular?
Caylin peaked in 2009, when 150 newborns received the name.
Is Caylin a boy or girl name?
Caylin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caylin rising or falling?
Caylin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.