Kaylen
Kaylen is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Kay (pure, rejoiced) and the suffix -len.
Origin and history
Kaylen is a modern American invented name that blends the popular name prefix Kay with the trendy suffix -len. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside similar-sounding names like Kayla, Katelyn, and Kaylee. In the United States, it is used predominantly for girls, maintaining steady but moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
7,150 babies in the United States have been named Kaylen since 1880. It ranks #1994 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1635.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16 %)
- CA (15.1 %)
- GA (7.3 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 318 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,321 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,821 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,185 |
| 2020-2029 | 466 |
Nicknames
Kay, Kaylie
Fun facts
- Kaylen emerged during the late 20th-century trend of creating melodic names using the 'Kay-' prefix.
- The name shares its phonetic sound with several alternative spellings, including Kaylin, Caelen, and Kalen.