Khylen
Every Khylen since 2000 — 489 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khylen
Khylen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,618 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 489 American babies have been named Khylen. Its peak came in 2018, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Khylen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khylen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,618 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,249 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,453 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,441 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,332 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,102 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,764 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,918 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,630 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,410 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,236 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,382 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,899 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,178 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,836 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,770 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,656 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,526 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,729 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,195 |
| 2005 | — | — |
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| 2002 | 5 | #11,678 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,561 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,383 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khylen in 2025?
Khylen ranked #3,618 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khylen?
489 babies have been named Khylen in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khylen most popular?
Khylen peaked in 2018, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Khylen a boy or girl name?
Khylen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khylen rising or falling?
Khylen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.