How Many People Are Named Caylyn?
Complete statistics for the name Caylyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Caylyn is a very rare female name, with only 440 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 750,326 Americans. The majority of those named Caylyn are under 30, with the peak year being 2009 when 27 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 445 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Caylyn Through the Generations
Caylyn emerged as a modern name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 27 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a name associated with younger generations. As of now, 339 out of the 440 individuals named Caylyn are under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference among parents for contemporary naming trends. This name's relatively recent introduction means that most people named Caylyn are still young adults, with the average age sitting at 23.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Caylyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Caylyn
How Many People Have the Name Caylyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 440 people in the United States currently share the name Caylyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 750,326 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Caylyn a Common or Rare Name?
Caylyn 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 Caylyn Mean?
Caylyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Caylyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Caylyn Most Popular?
The name Caylyn reached peak popularity in 2009, with 27 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 Caylyn?
Approximately 440 people named Caylyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 445. That works out to roughly 1 in 750,326 Americans.
Is Caylyn a rare name?
Caylyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 750,326 Americans has this name.
What does the name Caylyn mean?
Caylyn means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Caylyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Caylyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Caylyn most popular?
Caylyn peaked in 2009 with 27 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.