Kaylene
Every Kaylene since 1937 — 5,070 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylene
Kaylene is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,947 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 5,070 American babies have been named Kaylene. Its peak came in 1993, when 197 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 Kaylene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,947 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,077 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,685 |
| 2022 | 42 | #3,681 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,520 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,115 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,620 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,184 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2,760 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,785 |
| 2015 | 80 | #2,329 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,382 |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,026 |
| 2012 | 77 | #2,415 |
| 2011 | 77 | #2,401 |
| 2010 | 85 | #2,267 |
| 2009 | 103 | #2,009 |
| 2008 | 96 | #2,115 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,413 |
| 2006 | 86 | #2,238 |
| 2005 | 87 | #2,131 |
| 2004 | 97 | #1,934 |
| 2003 | 87 | #2,051 |
| 2002 | 105 | #1,739 |
| 2001 | 96 | #1,843 |
| 2000 | 100 | #1,749 |
| 1995 | 110 | #1,458 |
| 1990 | 93 | #1,611 |
| 1985 | 57 | #1,935 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,260 |
| 1975 | 33 | #2,429 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,970 |
| 1965 | 71 | #1,282 |
| 1960 | 59 | #1,437 |
| 1955 | 37 | #1,710 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,814 |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,912 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,158 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaylene in 2025?
Kaylene ranked #3,947 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaylene?
5,070 babies have been named Kaylene in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylene most popular?
Kaylene peaked in 1993, when 197 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylene a boy or girl name?
Kaylene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaylene rising or falling?
Kaylene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.