Kaylyn
Every Kaylyn since 1949 — 12,091 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylyn
Kaylyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,525 in 2025 with 70 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 12,091 American babies have been named Kaylyn. Its peak came in 1994, when 464 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 Kaylyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylyn 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 | 70 | #2,525 | — | — |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,870 | — | — |
| 2023 | 77 | #2,372 | — | — |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,543 | 5 | #13,335 |
| 2021 | 97 | #2,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | 74 | #2,389 | — | — |
| 2019 | 101 | #1,942 | — | — |
| 2018 | 119 | #1,733 | — | — |
| 2017 | 131 | #1,647 | — | — |
| 2016 | 167 | #1,400 | — | — |
| 2015 | 192 | #1,272 | — | — |
| 2014 | 201 | #1,216 | — | — |
| 2013 | 255 | #985 | — | — |
| 2012 | 277 | #927 | — | — |
| 2011 | 354 | #769 | — | — |
| 2010 | 356 | #770 | — | — |
| 2009 | 413 | #703 | — | — |
| 2008 | 411 | #723 | — | — |
| 2007 | 462 | #642 | — | — |
| 2006 | 409 | #693 | — | — |
| 2005 | 420 | #662 | 5 | #12,412 |
| 2004 | 396 | #690 | 7 | #9,466 |
| 2003 | 408 | #651 | — | — |
| 2002 | 430 | #600 | — | — |
| 2001 | 392 | #644 | — | — |
| 2000 | 437 | #589 | — | — |
| 1995 | 436 | #546 | 6 | #8,349 |
| 1990 | 315 | #678 | — | — |
| 1985 | 72 | #1,642 | — | — |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,059 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,303 | — | — |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,354 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,064 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,424 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,690 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaylyn in 2025?
Kaylyn ranked #2,525 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 Kaylyn?
12,091 babies have been named Kaylyn in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylyn most popular?
Kaylyn peaked in 1994, when 464 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylyn a boy or girl name?
Kaylyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaylyn rising or falling?
Kaylyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.