Kalynn
Kalynn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Kay (pure, rejoiced) and Lynn (lake or waterfall).
Origin and history
Kalynn is a modern American name created by blending the popular prefix Kay or Ka- with the name suffix -lynn. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar phonetic creations. It remains a uncommon choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,689 babies in the United States have been named Kalynn since 1880. It ranks #2906 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1958.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.8 %)
- CA (12.6 %)
- OH (9.8 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 347 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,104 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,189 |
| 2010-2019 | 757 |
| 2020-2029 | 143 |
Nicknames
Kay, Lynn
Fun facts
- Kalynn is part of the late-20th-century American trend of combining prefix sounds with the popular -lynn ending.
- It represents one of several alternative spellings, including Kaylynn, Cailyn, and Kaelyn.