Kailynn
Kailynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Kai (ocean or pure) and Lynn (lake or waterfall).
Origin and history
Kailynn is a modern American invented name, blending elements from Kai (often Hawaiian or Germanic) with the popular '-lynn' suffix. It gained traction in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar phonetic variations. Its usage remains steady as a contemporary feminine name choice.
Popularity in the United States
4,732 babies in the United States have been named Kailynn since 1880. It ranks #2543 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1476.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.8 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- OH (7 %)
- GA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 445 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,479 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,129 |
| 2020-2029 | 630 |
Nicknames
Kai, Lynn, Kay
Fun facts
- Kailynn emerged as part of the popular trend of combining traditional suffixes like '-lynn' with trendy initial sounds.
- It shares its pronunciation with multiple alternative spellings, including Kaelyn, Kaylynn, and Caelen.