Girl · #8,692 in 2026

Caylynn

Name: Popularity of the name Caylynn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caylynn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,692

Peak Rank

#5,226 (2009)

Total Babies

388

5-Yr Trend

-11%

1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#5226

Peak Rank

388

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caylynn

The earliest SSA record of Caylynn as a baby girl name dates back to 1987, when 5 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 27 newborns named Caylynn — #5,226 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Caylynns. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #8,692 among baby girl names with 10 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 388 Caylynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Caylynn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caylynn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caylynn

What does the name Caylynn mean?

Caylynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caylynn in 2026?

In 2026, Caylynn ranks #8,692 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Caylynn most popular?

Caylynn reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #5,226 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Caylynn most popular?

Caylynn has historically been most popular in Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caylynn.

Is Caylynn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caylynn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Caylynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caylynn include Caylyn, Amerika, Hayla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caylynn

Caylynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 388 births in the dataset. Caylynn's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #5,226. Use the chart and map above to compare Caylynn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.