Kaelynn
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
Every Kaelynn since 1982 — 5,052 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaelynn
Kaelynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,310 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 5,052 American babies have been named Kaelynn. Its peak came in 2012, when 288 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 Kaelynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaelynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #2,310 |
| 2024 | 96 | #2,036 |
| 2023 | 92 | #2,099 |
| 2022 | 138 | #1,552 |
| 2021 | 132 | #1,594 |
| 2020 | 147 | #1,463 |
| 2019 | 130 | #1,636 |
| 2018 | 204 | #1,179 |
| 2017 | 198 | #1,211 |
| 2016 | 221 | #1,143 |
| 2015 | 288 | #942 |
| 2014 | 263 | #1,002 |
| 2013 | 250 | #1,001 |
| 2012 | 288 | #909 |
| 2011 | 277 | #931 |
| 2010 | 287 | #912 |
| 2009 | 278 | #963 |
| 2008 | 245 | #1,066 |
| 2007 | 206 | #1,216 |
| 2006 | 194 | #1,243 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1,559 |
| 2004 | 97 | #1,932 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,154 |
| 2002 | 85 | #2,038 |
| 2001 | 74 | #2,203 |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,134 |
| 1995 | 53 | #2,436 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,069 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,865 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaelynn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
How popular is the name Kaelynn in 2025?
Kaelynn ranked #2,310 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaelynn?
5,052 babies have been named Kaelynn in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaelynn most popular?
Kaelynn peaked in 2012, when 288 newborns received the name.
Is Kaelynn a boy or girl name?
Kaelynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaelynn rising or falling?
Kaelynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.