Caylyn
Every Caylyn since 1986 — 445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caylyn
Caylyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1986, 445 American babies have been named Caylyn. Its peak came in 2009, when 27 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 Caylyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caylyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,439 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,019 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,149 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,066 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,680 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,692 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,207 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,509 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,815 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,248 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,798 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,614 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,330 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,578 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,350 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,457 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,489 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,030 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,243 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,258 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caylyn in 2025?
Caylyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Caylyn?
445 babies have been named Caylyn in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caylyn most popular?
Caylyn peaked in 2009, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Caylyn a boy or girl name?
Caylyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caylyn rising or falling?
Caylyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.