How Many People Are Named Kylin?
Complete statistics for the name Kylin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kylin is a rare, modern name that evokes uniqueness; only 3,288 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 100,364 Americans. It's a genuinely new generation name, with 95% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 3,321 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kylin Through the Generations
Kylin saw its peak popularity in 2022 with 201 births, reflecting its status as a rising name among younger parents. Today, the average age of someone named Kylin is 14, with most under 30. This age skew indicates that Kylin is still climbing in popularity, likely due to its fresh and distinctive sound.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kylin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kylin
How Many People Have the Name Kylin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,288 people in the United States currently share the name Kylin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 100,364 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kylin a Common or Rare Name?
Kylin 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 Kylin Mean?
Kylin 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 Kylin in SSA data, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.
When Was Kylin Most Popular?
The name Kylin reached peak popularity in 2022, with 201 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kylin?
Approximately 3,288 people named Kylin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,321. That works out to roughly 1 in 100,364 Americans.
Is Kylin a rare name?
Kylin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 100,364 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kylin mean?
Kylin means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kylin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 60% of people named Kylin are male and 40% are female.
When was Kylin most popular?
Kylin peaked in 2022 with 201 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.