Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Kesslyn

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

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#12,462 (2018)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2021

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#12462

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kesslyn

The earliest SSA record of Kesslyn as a baby girl name dates back to 2011, when 6 babies received it. 2018 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Kesslyn — #12,462 in the national rankings. About 85% of every Kesslyn on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Kesslyn last appeared in the published SSA data in 2021, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 34 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kesslyn

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

Kissling
Kisling
Kaelin
Kellin
Kelin
Caslon
Kiessling
Goslin
Killin
Kellen
Caisson
Kellan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kesslyn

What does the name Kesslyn mean?

Kesslyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kesslyn in 2026?

In 2026, Kesslyn ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kesslyn most popular?

Kesslyn reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #12,462 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kesslyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kesslyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kesslyn include Theron, Eveyln, Michonne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kesslyn

Kesslyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Kesslyn's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #12,462. Use the chart and map above to compare Kesslyn'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.