Unisex · #4,613 in 2026

Kairyn

Current Rank
#4,613
Peak Rank
#4,108 (2023)
Total Babies
209
5-Yr Trend
+74%
👧 Girl peak #16,991 (15 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,108 (209 total)
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#4108
Peak Rank
209
Total Count
17
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2010
First Year
2017
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#16991
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Kairyn

As a girl name

Kairyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 5 Kairyns were born — ranking #16,991 that year. As of 2026, Kairyn ranks #15,899 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Kairyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kairyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 26 Kairyns were born — ranking #4,108 that year. As of 2026, Kairyn ranks #4,613 for boys with 22 births, rising sharply (+74% over the past five years). In total, more than 209 Kairyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kairyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kairyn 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 Kairyn

What does the name Kairyn mean?
Kairyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kairyn in 2026?
In 2026, Kairyn ranks #4,613 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.
When was Kairyn most popular?
Kairyn reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,108 that year with 26 babies given the name.
Is Kairyn a unisex name?
Yes — Kairyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Kairyns assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kairyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kairyn include Jesper, Eytan, Betzalel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kairyn

Kairyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 209 births in the dataset. Kairyn's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,108. Use the chart and map above to compare Kairyn'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.