How Many People Are Named Caylin?

Complete statistics for the name Caylin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Caylin
Very Rare
Irish

Caylin is a modern name that's become quite rare. There are 2,519 people named Caylin in the US today, which makes it 1 in 130,981 Americans. It peaked in 2009 with 150 births that year.

~2,519
Living in US
1 in 130,981
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure or slender
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Warm Independent Creative Spirited
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People with this life path tend to be ambitious self-starters who are driven to forge their own way.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,523
Worldwide Bearers
#434,832
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,519
🇰🇪 Kenya
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
84 (3%)
♀ Female
2,435 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
1,996
Would be under 30 (78%)
554
Would be 30–60 (22%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,550 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Caylin Through the Generations

The name Caylin has a unique journey. While it was born in the early 2000s with a peak of 150 births in 2009, it's now considered very rare, with only 2,519 people named Caylin alive today. This means that despite its popularity in its heyday, the name has seen a significant decline. The majority of those named Caylin are under 30, making up 78% of the total, which aligns with its modern, newer-generation status. Interestingly, there are no people over 60, suggesting the name hasn't been given to many older generations. This stark contrast between its peak and current rarity paints a fascinating picture of changing naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 177
Texas 173
Florida 126
Georgia 92
New York 53
Ohio 50
North Carolina 41
Pennsylvania 39
Illinois 35
Michigan 30

✨ Similar Names to Caylin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Caylin's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Caylin

How Many People Have the Name Caylin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,519 people in the United States currently share the name Caylin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,981 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Caylin a Common or Rare Name?

Caylin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Caylin Mean?

Caylin means "Pure or slender" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Caylin in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Caylin Most Popular?

The name Caylin reached peak popularity in 2009, with 150 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Caylin?

Approximately 2,519 people named Caylin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,550. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,981 Americans.

Is Caylin a rare name?

Caylin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,981 Americans has this name.

What does the name Caylin mean?

Caylin means "Pure or slender" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Caylin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Caylin are male and 97% are female.

When was Caylin most popular?

Caylin peaked in 2009 with 150 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,519
All-Time Births2,550
1 in X1 in 130,981
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2009
World Rank#434,832
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.