Kaylen
Kaylen is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Slender, fair, or beloved; modern invented blend.
Origin and history
Kaylen is a modern invented name created as a phonetic variant of names like Caelan, Caelen, or Kaylen/Kaylin. It blends popular phonetic elements like 'Kay' and 'len'. In the United States, it is used for both boys and girls, though it is less common for males.
Popularity in the United States
1,354 babies in the United States have been named Kaylen since 1880. It ranks #3356 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1666.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26 %)
- FL (16.9 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- GA (14 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 46 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 376 |
| 2010-2019 | 447 |
| 2020-2029 | 261 |
Nicknames
Kay, Kayle
Fun facts
- Kaylen emerged alongside the popular trend of male and unisex names ending in 'len' or 'lin'.
- While given to both boys and girls in the U.S., it remains relatively rare for males.