Cailynn
Every Cailynn since 1990 — 1,183 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cailynn
Cailynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,588 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,183 American babies have been named Cailynn. Its peak came in 2009, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Cailynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cailynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,588 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,045 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,583 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,344 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,600 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,907 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,184 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,626 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,790 |
| 2016 | 52 | #3,145 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,970 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,896 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,635 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,687 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,733 |
| 2010 | 56 | #3,016 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,680 |
| 2008 | 64 | #2,806 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,493 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,806 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,661 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,241 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,811 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,939 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,338 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,524 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,702 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,263 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cailynn in 2025?
Cailynn ranked #6,588 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cailynn?
1,183 babies have been named Cailynn in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cailynn most popular?
Cailynn peaked in 2009, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Cailynn a boy or girl name?
Cailynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cailynn rising or falling?
Cailynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.