Girl · #6,343 in 2026

Kalynn

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

Current Rank

#6,343

Peak Rank

#1,254 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-49%

1955

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#1254

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kalynn

Kalynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1955, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 145 Kalynns were born — ranking #1,573 that year. As of 2026, Kalynn ranks #6,343 for baby girls with 18 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 4K Kalynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kalynn

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalynn

What does the name Kalynn mean?

Kalynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1955. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kalynn in 2026?

In 2026, Kalynn ranks #6,343 among girls' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Kalynn most popular?

Kalynn reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #1,254 that year with 145 babies given the name.

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

Kalynn has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kalynn.

Is Kalynn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kalynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kalynn include Marjean, Lynnda, Torie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kalynn

Kalynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Kalynn's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #1,254. Use the chart and map above to compare Kalynn'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.