Kaylen
Every Kaylen since 1949 — 8,504 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylen
Kaylen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,796 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 8,504 American babies have been named Kaylen — about 84% girls and 16% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 489 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 Kaylen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylen 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 | 61 | #2,796 | 36 | #3,275 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3,358 | 29 | #3,850 |
| 2023 | 78 | #2,347 | 56 | #2,427 |
| 2022 | 90 | #2,130 | 50 | #2,658 |
| 2021 | 87 | #2,165 | 46 | #2,755 |
| 2020 | 103 | #1,875 | 44 | #2,785 |
| 2019 | 105 | #1,906 | 40 | #3,026 |
| 2018 | 130 | #1,636 | 31 | #3,575 |
| 2017 | 146 | #1,521 | 38 | #3,102 |
| 2016 | 160 | #1,443 | 36 | #3,191 |
| 2015 | 210 | #1,194 | 44 | #2,741 |
| 2014 | 239 | #1,073 | 52 | #2,446 |
| 2013 | 269 | #939 | 54 | #2,348 |
| 2012 | 273 | #937 | 52 | #2,432 |
| 2011 | 310 | #850 | 49 | #2,528 |
| 2010 | 343 | #798 | 51 | #2,451 |
| 2009 | 425 | #688 | 64 | #2,130 |
| 2008 | 407 | #733 | 50 | #2,530 |
| 2007 | 335 | #848 | 52 | #2,463 |
| 2006 | 306 | #871 | 30 | #3,481 |
| 2005 | 310 | #827 | 37 | #2,873 |
| 2004 | 235 | #1,005 | 33 | #3,049 |
| 2003 | 233 | #995 | 29 | #3,240 |
| 2002 | 197 | #1,081 | 34 | #2,792 |
| 2001 | 189 | #1,120 | 22 | #3,789 |
| 2000 | 184 | #1,110 | 25 | #3,372 |
| 1995 | 126 | #1,320 | 28 | #2,654 |
| 1990 | 87 | #1,693 | 21 | #3,011 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,893 | 7 | #5,459 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,142 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,464 | — | — |
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| 1965 | 5 | #6,976 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaylen in 2025?
Kaylen ranked #2,796 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaylen?
8,504 babies have been named Kaylen in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylen most popular?
Kaylen peaked in 2009, when 489 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylen a boy or girl name?
Kaylen is used for both: about 84% of babies named Kaylen have been girls and 16% boys.
Is the name Kaylen rising or falling?
Kaylen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.