Kalynn
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
Every Kalynn since 1955 — 3,722 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalynn
Kalynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,301 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 3,722 American babies have been named Kalynn. Its peak came in 1995, when 145 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kalynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalynn 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 | #7,301 | — | — |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,525 | — | — |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,472 | — | — |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,843 | — | — |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,285 | — | — |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,311 | — | — |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,300 | — | — |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,082 | — | — |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,275 | — | — |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,257 | — | — |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,225 | — | — |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,225 | — | — |
| 2013 | 109 | #1,856 | — | — |
| 2012 | 95 | #2,037 | — | — |
| 2011 | 101 | #1,960 | — | — |
| 2010 | 97 | #2,049 | — | — |
| 2009 | 135 | #1,652 | — | — |
| 2008 | 145 | #1,580 | — | — |
| 2007 | 132 | #1,675 | — | — |
| 2006 | 121 | #1,728 | — | — |
| 2005 | 121 | #1,653 | — | — |
| 2004 | 112 | #1,729 | — | — |
| 2003 | 110 | #1,724 | — | — |
| 2002 | 92 | #1,927 | — | — |
| 2001 | 95 | #1,856 | — | — |
| 2000 | 126 | #1,463 | — | — |
| 1995 | 135 | #1,257 | 10 | #5,705 |
| 1990 | 81 | #1,787 | — | — |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,891 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,724 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,167 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,639 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,123 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,601 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,265 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kalynn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
How popular is the name Kalynn in 2025?
Kalynn ranked #7,301 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 Kalynn?
3,722 babies have been named Kalynn in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalynn most popular?
Kalynn peaked in 1995, when 145 newborns received the name.
Is Kalynn a boy or girl name?
Kalynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalynn rising or falling?
Kalynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.