Kalyn
Kalyn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Slim or slender (if linked to Gaelic Caelan), or pure (if linked to Katherine/Kayla).
Origin and history
Kalyn is a modern phonetic spelling variation of names like Kaylin, Caelan, or Kayla. It gained popular traction in the United States during the late 20th century as part of the trend for 'Kay-' prefix names with an '-lyn' suffix. Today it remains a recognizable, contemporary choice with a light, rhythmic sound.
Popularity in the United States
7,412 babies in the United States have been named Kalyn since 1880. It ranks #1950 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1982.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.4 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 115 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,111 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,807 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,304 |
| 2010-2019 | 804 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Nicknames
Kay, Lynn
Fun facts
- Kalyn emerged in late 20th-century America alongside similar creative phonetic spellings like Kaylyn and Kailyn.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. usage during the 1990s.