Kayln
Every Kayln since 1983 — 525 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayln
Kayln is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1983, 525 American babies have been named Kayln. Its peak came in 1995, when 29 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 Kayln stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayln year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,391 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,451 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,546 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,470 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,020 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,437 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,503 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,143 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,779 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,281 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,479 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,105 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,655 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,397 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,056 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,137 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,338 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,722 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,305 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,913 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayln in 2025?
Kayln did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kayln?
525 babies have been named Kayln in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayln most popular?
Kayln peaked in 1995, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Kayln a boy or girl name?
Kayln is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayln rising or falling?
Kayln is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.