How Many People Are Named Kailyn?
Complete statistics for the name Kailyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kailyn, a very rare female name, is held by only 14,090 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 23,420 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2011, it's clear that Kailyn is a genuinely modern name, with 88% of those named under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 14,230 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kailyn Through the Generations
Kailyn emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2011 with 799 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting a trend seen with many newer-generation names. Today, the majority of people named Kailyn are under 30, with 12,509 individuals falling into this age bracket, compared to 1,721 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This stark age distribution underscores Kailyn's status as a contemporary choice, favored by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kailyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kailyn
How Many People Have the Name Kailyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,090 people in the United States currently share the name Kailyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 23,420 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kailyn a Common or Rare Name?
Kailyn 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 Kailyn Mean?
Kailyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kailyn in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Kailyn Most Popular?
The name Kailyn reached peak popularity in 2011, with 799 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 Kailyn?
Approximately 14,090 people named Kailyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,230. That works out to roughly 1 in 23,420 Americans.
Is Kailyn a rare name?
Kailyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 23,420 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kailyn mean?
Kailyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kailyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Kailyn are male and 99% are female.
When was Kailyn most popular?
Kailyn peaked in 2011 with 799 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.