Kaylynn
20th-century coinage; from Kay + -lynn.
Every Kaylynn since 1947 — 12,257 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaylynn
Kaylynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,576 in 2025 with 134 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 12,257 American babies have been named Kaylynn. Its peak came in 2009, when 590 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 Kaylynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaylynn 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 | 134 | #1,576 | — | — |
| 2024 | 140 | #1,532 | — | — |
| 2023 | 167 | #1,353 | — | — |
| 2022 | 167 | #1,379 | — | — |
| 2021 | 166 | #1,339 | — | — |
| 2020 | 216 | #1,118 | — | — |
| 2019 | 247 | #1,040 | — | — |
| 2018 | 252 | #1,028 | — | — |
| 2017 | 257 | #1,011 | — | — |
| 2016 | 313 | #895 | — | — |
| 2015 | 380 | #740 | — | — |
| 2014 | 447 | #640 | — | — |
| 2013 | 470 | #600 | — | — |
| 2012 | 459 | #621 | — | — |
| 2011 | 496 | #582 | — | — |
| 2010 | 512 | #570 | — | — |
| 2009 | 590 | #513 | — | — |
| 2008 | 580 | #528 | — | — |
| 2007 | 502 | #599 | — | — |
| 2006 | 464 | #624 | — | — |
| 2005 | 411 | #677 | 5 | #12,413 |
| 2004 | 418 | #656 | — | — |
| 2003 | 349 | #735 | — | — |
| 2002 | 301 | #783 | — | — |
| 2001 | 319 | #753 | — | — |
| 2000 | 307 | #750 | — | — |
| 1995 | 248 | #802 | — | — |
| 1990 | 118 | #1,350 | — | — |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,678 | — | — |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,912 | — | — |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,023 | — | — |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,065 | — | — |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,330 | — | — |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,438 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaylynn mean?
20th-century coinage; from Kay + -lynn.
How popular is the name Kaylynn in 2025?
Kaylynn ranked #1,576 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 134 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaylynn?
12,257 babies have been named Kaylynn in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaylynn most popular?
Kaylynn peaked in 2009, when 590 newborns received the name.
Is Kaylynn a boy or girl name?
Kaylynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaylynn rising or falling?
Kaylynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.