Kaelyn
Kaelyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kaelyn
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Spelling variant of Kaylyn.
How popular is Kaelyn?
Since 1880, 15,566 girls and 82 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaelyn (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #332 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #4656 in 1995. In 2025, 131 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kaelyn
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Sibling name ideas for Kaelyn
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Kaelyn FAQ
What does the name Kaelyn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Spelling variant of Kaylyn.
How popular is the name Kaelyn?
Since 1880, 15,566 girls and 82 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaelyn (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #332 in 2009. Its highest rank for boys was #4656 in 1995. In 2025, 131 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kaelyn a boy or girl name?
Kaelyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,566 girls and 82 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.