Kayleen
Kayleen is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Pure or beloved, derived from its root components Kay and the suffix -leen.
Origin and history
Kayleen is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix Kay with the suffix -leen, influenced by traditional names like Kathleen and Eileen. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside similar synthetic names. In the United States, it remains a steady choice that feels familiar yet distinct.
Popularity in the United States
7,995 babies in the United States have been named Kayleen since 1880. It ranks #1873 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1441.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.6 %)
- TX (16.3 %)
- NY (12.4 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- AZ (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 212 |
| 1950-1960 | 384 |
| 1960-1970 | 461 |
| 1970-1980 | 280 |
| 1980-1990 | 681 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,360 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,966 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,948 |
| 2020-2029 | 671 |
Nicknames
Kay, Leen, Kaylie
Fun facts
- Kayleen gained traction in the United States during the mid to late 20th century as part of a trend of adding the suffix -leen to short names.
- The spelling and sound of Kayleen were largely modeled after the traditional Irish name Kathleen.