Kailynn
Every Kailynn since 1985 — 4,747 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailynn
Kailynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,343 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 4,747 American babies have been named Kailynn. Its peak came in 2011, when 290 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 Kailynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailynn 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 | 78 | #2,343 | — | — |
| 2024 | 95 | #2,047 | — | — |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,953 | 8 | #9,342 |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,910 | 7 | #10,320 |
| 2021 | 122 | #1,703 | — | — |
| 2020 | 129 | #1,620 | — | — |
| 2019 | 122 | #1,712 | — | — |
| 2018 | 154 | #1,437 | — | — |
| 2017 | 159 | #1,432 | — | — |
| 2016 | 184 | #1,303 | — | — |
| 2015 | 226 | #1,128 | — | — |
| 2014 | 258 | #1,014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 235 | #1,060 | — | — |
| 2012 | 271 | #943 | — | — |
| 2011 | 290 | #899 | — | — |
| 2010 | 230 | #1,084 | — | — |
| 2009 | 247 | #1,050 | — | — |
| 2008 | 226 | #1,141 | — | — |
| 2007 | 209 | #1,204 | — | — |
| 2006 | 150 | #1,476 | — | — |
| 2005 | 132 | #1,550 | — | — |
| 2004 | 125 | #1,581 | — | — |
| 2003 | 113 | #1,694 | — | — |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,831 | — | — |
| 2001 | 89 | #1,947 | — | — |
| 2000 | 90 | #1,893 | — | — |
| 1995 | 56 | #2,355 | — | — |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,948 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,728 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kailynn in 2025?
Kailynn ranked #2,343 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailynn?
4,747 babies have been named Kailynn in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailynn most popular?
Kailynn peaked in 2011, when 290 newborns received the name.
Is Kailynn a boy or girl name?
Kailynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailynn rising or falling?
Kailynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.