Kailyn
Every Kailyn since 1981 — 14,351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailyn
Kailyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,825 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 14,351 American babies have been named Kailyn. Its peak came in 2011, when 799 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kailyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailyn 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 | 110 | #1,825 | 8 | #9,293 |
| 2024 | 133 | #1,580 | 16 | #5,775 |
| 2023 | 155 | #1,443 | 10 | #7,985 |
| 2022 | 158 | #1,425 | 14 | #6,313 |
| 2021 | 180 | #1,282 | 7 | #10,245 |
| 2020 | 193 | #1,196 | — | — |
| 2019 | 247 | #1,038 | 8 | #9,300 |
| 2018 | 264 | #992 | — | — |
| 2017 | 298 | #899 | — | — |
| 2016 | 355 | #803 | — | — |
| 2015 | 436 | #659 | 5 | #13,039 |
| 2014 | 606 | #512 | 7 | #10,175 |
| 2013 | 609 | #492 | 6 | #11,443 |
| 2012 | 623 | #493 | 6 | #11,523 |
| 2011 | 793 | #397 | 6 | #11,555 |
| 2010 | 696 | #443 | 15 | #5,886 |
| 2009 | 706 | #447 | — | — |
| 2008 | 706 | #447 | 7 | #10,458 |
| 2007 | 663 | #491 | 5 | #13,380 |
| 2006 | 626 | #493 | 6 | #11,337 |
| 2005 | 583 | #511 | — | — |
| 2004 | 533 | #533 | — | — |
| 2003 | 499 | #554 | — | — |
| 2002 | 438 | #589 | — | — |
| 2001 | 399 | #627 | — | — |
| 2000 | 431 | #593 | 7 | #8,665 |
| 1995 | 246 | #807 | — | — |
| 1990 | 93 | #1,610 | — | — |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,119 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kailyn in 2025?
Kailyn ranked #1,825 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailyn?
14,351 babies have been named Kailyn in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailyn most popular?
Kailyn peaked in 2011, when 799 newborns received the name.
Is Kailyn a boy or girl name?
Kailyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailyn rising or falling?
Kailyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.