Kaylynn

Kaylynn - A very unique female name

Kaylynn appeared on the charts for the first time in 1959 on position #2341. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kaylynn and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kaylynn? 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 Kaylynn. The baby girl name Kaylynn was given to 82 baby girls in 2025, ranking #1592 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 15,896 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kaylynn peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 509.

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Kaylynn is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kaylynn is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #691 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,303.

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 Kaylynn is where you live.

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Kaylynn origin and meaning

Modern compound of Kay and Lynn

Uncertain — a modern compound of Kay (a short form in the Katherine family, whose root is disputed) and Lynn (from the Welsh word for a lake, or a form of Linda); the compound itself is a modern creation

Kaylynn belongs to the long line of Kay- and -lynn compounds built in the late twentieth century. It has been recorded since 1959, peaked in 2009, and is now falling with the rest of the -lynn family.

Origin uncertain

Kaylynn is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Kaylynn

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

Kaylin / Kehlani / Kaelyn / Kailyn / Kailani / Kaylani / 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.

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Even more about Kaylynn

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 Kaylynn 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 Kaylynn?

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

• Kaylyn — A one-n spelling of the same compound.
• Kailynn — A respelling with an ai opening.
• Kaylin — A shorter form of the same compound.

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

Kaylynn suits parents who like the Kayla/Kaitlyn sound family in a compound that is now past its peak.

Worth knowing

• Kaylyn, Kaylin, Kailynn and Kaylynn are near-identical names all in use.