Kylen
A male given name originating as a coinage.
Every Kylen since 1981 — 5,424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kylen
Kylen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #879 in 2025 with 272 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 5,424 American babies have been named Kylen — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 295 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Kylen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kylen 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 | 23 | #5,490 | 272 | #879 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,292 | 251 | #925 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,813 | 268 | #877 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,812 | 260 | #899 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,747 | 245 | #926 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,793 | 252 | #897 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,962 | 239 | #918 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,921 | 209 | #993 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,966 | 211 | #978 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,686 | 191 | #1,039 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,601 | 209 | #988 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,872 | 211 | #988 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,605 | 162 | #1,123 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,644 | 198 | #1,005 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,288 | 141 | #1,239 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,183 | 157 | #1,170 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,705 | 154 | #1,178 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,593 | 125 | #1,372 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,812 | 110 | #1,461 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,035 | 110 | #1,421 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,340 | 96 | #1,501 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,955 | 98 | #1,437 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,272 | 89 | #1,472 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,788 | 69 | #1,703 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,485 | 62 | #1,807 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,316 | 56 | #1,888 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,300 | 26 | #2,811 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,111 | 14 | #4,100 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,534 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kylen mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage.
How popular is the name Kylen in 2025?
Kylen ranked #879 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 272 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kylen?
5,424 babies have been named Kylen in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kylen most popular?
Kylen peaked in 2025, when 295 newborns received the name.
Is Kylen a boy or girl name?
Kylen is used for both: about 11% of babies named Kylen have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Kylen rising or falling?
Kylen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.