Kayleen
Every Kayleen since 1934 — 7,995 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayleen
Kayleen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,524 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 7,995 American babies have been named Kayleen. Its peak came in 2010, when 284 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 Kayleen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayleen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | #2,524 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,575 |
| 2023 | 136 | #1,561 |
| 2022 | 141 | #1,529 |
| 2021 | 143 | #1,489 |
| 2020 | 112 | #1,775 |
| 2019 | 140 | #1,546 |
| 2018 | 137 | #1,579 |
| 2017 | 134 | #1,619 |
| 2016 | 163 | #1,422 |
| 2015 | 177 | #1,343 |
| 2014 | 216 | #1,153 |
| 2013 | 228 | #1,084 |
| 2012 | 239 | #1,053 |
| 2011 | 230 | #1,073 |
| 2010 | 284 | #916 |
| 2009 | 271 | #980 |
| 2008 | 227 | #1,134 |
| 2007 | 215 | #1,186 |
| 2006 | 214 | #1,147 |
| 2005 | 201 | #1,155 |
| 2004 | 191 | #1,177 |
| 2003 | 207 | #1,072 |
| 2002 | 157 | #1,260 |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,371 |
| 2000 | 144 | #1,321 |
| 1995 | 146 | #1,178 |
| 1990 | 101 | #1,526 |
| 1985 | 64 | #1,773 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,029 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,206 |
| 1970 | 35 | #2,253 |
| 1965 | 40 | #1,816 |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,964 |
| 1955 | 37 | #1,709 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,813 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,814 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,858 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,556 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayleen in 2025?
Kayleen ranked #2,524 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 70 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayleen?
7,995 babies have been named Kayleen in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayleen most popular?
Kayleen peaked in 2010, when 284 newborns received the name.
Is Kayleen a boy or girl name?
Kayleen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayleen rising or falling?
Kayleen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.