Kylin
Every Kylin since 1987 — 3,449 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kylin
Kylin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,739 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 3,449 American babies have been named Kylin — about 61% boys and 39% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 201 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 Kylin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kylin 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 | 32 | #4,414 | 94 | #1,739 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,931 | 118 | #1,515 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,876 | 132 | #1,399 |
| 2022 | 52 | #3,141 | 149 | #1,287 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,977 | 123 | #1,466 |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,472 | 106 | #1,559 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,589 | 115 | #1,489 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,186 | 72 | #2,021 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,959 | 80 | #1,851 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,949 | 78 | #1,896 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,634 | 78 | #1,882 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,763 | 83 | #1,808 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,677 | 79 | #1,821 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,442 | 64 | #2,120 |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,472 | 59 | #2,221 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,884 | 78 | #1,862 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,664 | 64 | #2,132 |
| 2008 | 58 | #3,008 | 42 | #2,859 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,196 | 47 | #2,628 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,157 | 42 | #2,772 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,317 | 34 | #3,060 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,601 | 42 | #2,590 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,990 | 50 | #2,192 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,008 | 39 | #2,532 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,156 | 50 | #2,102 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,100 | 34 | #2,712 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,451 | 10 | #5,734 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,163 | 5 | #8,898 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kylin in 2025?
Kylin ranked #1,739 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kylin?
3,449 babies have been named Kylin in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kylin most popular?
Kylin peaked in 2022, when 201 newborns received the name.
Is Kylin a boy or girl name?
Kylin is used for both: about 39% of babies named Kylin have been girls and 61% boys.
Is the name Kylin rising or falling?
Kylin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.