Kaylan
Every Kaylan since 1970 — 5,203 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylan
Kaylan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,100 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 5,203 American babies have been named Kaylan — about 85% girls and 15% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 256 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kaylan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylan 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 | 13 | #8,100 | 18 | #5,311 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,526 | 23 | #4,502 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,271 | 20 | #4,981 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,345 | 18 | #5,324 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,455 | 12 | #6,904 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,753 | 8 | #9,149 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,103 | 17 | #5,454 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,388 | 16 | #5,663 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,871 | 17 | #5,410 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,039 | 21 | #4,696 |
| 2015 | 46 | #3,454 | 19 | #4,971 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,057 | 17 | #5,376 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,745 | 15 | #5,803 |
| 2012 | 85 | #2,220 | 16 | #5,603 |
| 2011 | 94 | #2,062 | 13 | #6,421 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1,804 | 26 | #3,952 |
| 2009 | 119 | #1,816 | 30 | #3,600 |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,939 | 17 | #5,371 |
| 2007 | 113 | #1,863 | 19 | #4,902 |
| 2006 | 144 | #1,527 | 15 | #5,672 |
| 2005 | 131 | #1,561 | 15 | #5,441 |
| 2004 | 102 | #1,865 | 11 | #6,771 |
| 2003 | 140 | #1,420 | 28 | #3,327 |
| 2002 | 148 | #1,320 | 26 | #3,410 |
| 2001 | 167 | #1,216 | 18 | #4,383 |
| 2000 | 215 | #989 | 25 | #3,371 |
| 1995 | 165 | #1,081 | 36 | #2,236 |
| 1990 | 127 | #1,286 | 14 | #4,086 |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,513 | 11 | #3,923 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,218 | — | — |
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| 1970 | 5 | #8,610 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaylan in 2025?
Kaylan ranked #8,100 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaylan?
5,203 babies have been named Kaylan in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylan most popular?
Kaylan peaked in 1997, when 256 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylan a boy or girl name?
Kaylan is used for both: about 85% of babies named Kaylan have been girls and 15% boys.
Is the name Kaylan rising or falling?
Kaylan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.