Girl · #12,706 in 2026

Kayln

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

Current Rank

#12,706

Peak Rank

#3,670 (1995)

Total Babies

525

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2017

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#3670

Peak Rank

525

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kayln

Kayln first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 29 Kaylns were born — ranking #3,670 that year. As of 2026, Kayln ranks #12,706 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 525 Kaylns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Kayln

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

Kiln
Coln
Colne
Koln
Calm
Cane
Cain
Caine
Cale
Cayenne
Kailey
Calle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kayln

What does the name Kayln mean?

Kayln is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kayln in 2026?

In 2026, Kayln ranks #12,706 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kayln most popular?

Kayln reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #3,670 that year with 29 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Kayln a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kayln?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kayln include Daneshia, Mckell, Janki. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kayln

Kayln is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 525 births in the dataset. Kayln's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #3,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Kayln'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.