Kaylyn
Kaylyn is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Pure or clear, combined with the name suffix -lyn.
Origin and history
Kaylyn is a modern American invented name combining Kay with the popular suffix -lyn. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward melodic, multi-syllable combination names. It remains a moderately recognizable feminine choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
12,053 babies in the United States have been named Kaylyn since 1880. It ranks #1471 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1655.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
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 | 35 |
| 1960-1970 | 131 |
| 1970-1980 | 125 |
| 1980-1990 | 941 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,039 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,178 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,153 |
| 2020-2029 | 446 |
Nicknames
Kay, Lyn
Fun facts
- Kaylyn is a late 20th-century American combination of the traditional nickname Kay and the popular feminine suffix -lyn.
- The name shares its phonetic pronunciation with several alternate spellings, including Caelen, Kaelyn, and Kaylynn.