Kaylin

Kaylin - A very unique female name

Kaylin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1983 on position #2275. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kaylin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kaylin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kaylin. The baby girl name Kaylin was given to 73 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1682 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,856 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kaylin peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 372.

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Kaylin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kaylin is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #840 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,193.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kaylin is where you live.

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Kaylin origin and meaning

Modern blend (American)

None — a modern blend of Kay with the -lyn ending, in the same coined group as Kaelyn; it has no older meaning

Kaylin is one of the interchangeable spellings of the Kay-lyn name built in the 1980s and 1990s from Kay and the fashionable -lyn ending. This spelling has its own record, peaking in 2008, and has fallen since along with the whole group. Its meaning is its sound; there is no older name behind the blend.

Origin uncertain

Kaylin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kaylin, pop culture references for the name Kaylin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kaylin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kaylin, sorted by popularity.

Kehlani / Kaelyn / Kailyn / Kailani / Kaylani / Kaylynn / Kaylyn / Kalani / Kalyn / Kaylen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kaylin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kaylin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kaylin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAY-lin · /ˈkeɪlɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kaelyn — The same coined name in another spelling.
• Kaylyn — Another spelling of the same name.
• Kailyn — A further spelling in the same group; a separate name in the data.

Nicknames: Kay

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Kaylin was one of the signature sounds of the 2000s and is quieter now. Parents choosing it today usually have a family Kay to honour or simply love the sound.

Worth knowing

• The spelling group is huge — Kaylin, Kaelyn, Kaylyn, Kailyn, Kaylynn — and no one will guess correctly.
• It peaked in 2008, which dates it.