Kaylyn
Kaylyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kaylyn
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
20th-century coinage from Kay + -lyn.
How popular is Kaylyn?
Since 1880, 12,053 girls and 38 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaylyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #519 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #8349 in 1995. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kaylyn
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Sibling name ideas for Kaylyn
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Kaylyn FAQ
What does the name Kaylyn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. 20th-century coinage from Kay + -lyn.
How popular is the name Kaylyn?
Since 1880, 12,053 girls and 38 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaylyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #519 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #8349 in 1995. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kaylyn a boy or girl name?
Kaylyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,053 girls and 38 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.