Kailin
Every Kailin since 1981 — 1,410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailin
Kailin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,294 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,410 American babies have been named Kailin — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 66 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 Kailin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailin 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 | 15 | #7,294 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,786 | 7 | #10,390 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,938 | 9 | #8,571 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,391 | 7 | #10,318 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,240 | 7 | #10,244 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,176 | 6 | #11,290 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,884 | 7 | #10,278 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,883 | 5 | #13,138 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,666 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,284 | 6 | #11,418 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,135 | 5 | #13,037 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,888 | 8 | #9,207 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,294 | 9 | #8,444 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,631 | — | — |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,298 | 6 | #11,553 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,858 | — | — |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,620 | 8 | #9,428 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,185 | 8 | #9,424 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,517 | 5 | #13,379 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,153 | 6 | #11,336 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,067 | 10 | #7,397 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,872 | 9 | #7,869 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,689 | 6 | #10,224 |
| 2002 | 43 | #3,265 | — | — |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,167 | — | — |
| 2000 | 56 | #2,650 | 10 | #6,578 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,903 | 8 | #6,679 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,298 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,668 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kailin in 2025?
Kailin ranked #7,294 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailin?
1,410 babies have been named Kailin in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailin most popular?
Kailin peaked in 2000, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Kailin a boy or girl name?
Kailin is used for both: about 87% of babies named Kailin have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Kailin rising or falling?
Kailin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.