Kaylin
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
Every Kaylin since 1953 — 19,934 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylin
Kaylin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,644 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 19,934 American babies have been named Kaylin. Its peak came in 2007, when 894 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 Kaylin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylin 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 | 126 | #1,644 | 7 | #10,199 |
| 2024 | 156 | #1,428 | 8 | #9,430 |
| 2023 | 144 | #1,503 | 16 | #5,794 |
| 2022 | 192 | #1,252 | 12 | #7,030 |
| 2021 | 216 | #1,141 | 15 | #5,905 |
| 2020 | 207 | #1,147 | 8 | #9,150 |
| 2019 | 260 | #995 | 12 | #6,987 |
| 2018 | 285 | #937 | 11 | #7,378 |
| 2017 | 283 | #933 | 9 | #8,506 |
| 2016 | 357 | #798 | 5 | #13,238 |
| 2015 | 467 | #620 | 14 | #6,150 |
| 2014 | 567 | #546 | 18 | #5,164 |
| 2013 | 664 | #461 | 15 | #5,805 |
| 2012 | 666 | #468 | 30 | #3,589 |
| 2011 | 772 | #410 | 23 | #4,289 |
| 2010 | 807 | #396 | 22 | #4,444 |
| 2009 | 866 | #371 | 22 | #4,508 |
| 2008 | 869 | #377 | 20 | #4,820 |
| 2007 | 868 | #379 | 26 | #3,959 |
| 2006 | 799 | #402 | 19 | #4,781 |
| 2005 | 751 | #416 | 17 | #4,937 |
| 2004 | 699 | #436 | 21 | #4,191 |
| 2003 | 677 | #442 | 14 | #5,418 |
| 2002 | 587 | #478 | 16 | #4,813 |
| 2001 | 625 | #445 | 18 | #4,384 |
| 2000 | 632 | #450 | 14 | #5,190 |
| 1995 | 541 | #468 | 22 | #3,146 |
| 1990 | 292 | #719 | 10 | #5,198 |
| 1985 | 91 | #1,404 | — | — |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,370 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,517 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,893 | — | — |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,340 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaylin mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
How popular is the name Kaylin in 2025?
Kaylin ranked #1,644 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaylin?
19,934 babies have been named Kaylin in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylin most popular?
Kaylin peaked in 2007, when 894 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylin a boy or girl name?
Kaylin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaylin rising or falling?
Kaylin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.