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👧As Girl Name

1941

First Year

1995

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#5455

Peak Rank

85

Total Count

14

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

2018

First Year

2023

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#10757

Peak Rank

29

Total Count

5

Years Active

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## The Story of Kayren

### As a girl name

American parents first put Kayren on the record books as a girl name in 1941, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 8 Kayrens were born — ranking #5,455 that year. The 1960s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 38% of all recorded Kayrens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1995 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 85 Kayrens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Kayren as a boy name dates back to 2018, when 6 babies received it. 2018 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Kayren — #10,757 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 62% of all recorded Kayrens. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 29 Kayrens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys 

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Kayren

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

* [Karen](/karen)
* [Karan](/karan)
* [Charon](/charon)
* [Keren](/keren)
* [Karon](/karon)
* [Charron](/charron)
* [Charan](/charan)
* [Kieran](/kieran)
* [Karin](/karin)
* [Kiran](/kiran)
* [Keeran](/keeran)
* [Kerin](/kerin)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kayren

What does the name Kayren mean?

Kayren is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1941\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kayren in 2026?

In 2026, Kayren ranks #10,514 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kayren most popular?

Kayren reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #5,455 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Kayren a unisex name?

Yes — Kayren is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 75% of Kayrens assigned female and 25% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Kayren?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kayren include Vasilike, Jeannee, Anga. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧VasilikePeak #5455](/vasilike)[👧JeanneePeak #5455](/jeannee)[👧AngaPeak #5455](/anga)[👧ChrissandraPeak #5455](/chrissandra)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦MayronPeak #10757](/mayron)[👦LazzaroPeak #10757](/lazzaro)[👦AamerPeak #10757](/aamer)[👦DoPeak #10757](/do)

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## About the name Kayren 

Kayren is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1941 and has accumulated 85 births in the dataset. Kayren's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #5,455\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kayren's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1969 → ](/year/1969)
* [ Names of the 1960s → ](/decade/1960s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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