Kaylen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
15% Masculine / 85% Feminine
Meaning:
Kaylen is a modern American name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Irish or Gaelic roots.
Meaning of the Name Kaylen
Kaylen is a modern American name of uncertain origin. It is believed to be a variant of the name Kailyn, which could be derived from the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe meaning 'descendant of Caollaidhe', or from the Gaelic word caol meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'. Another theory suggests that Kaylen may be a combination of the names Kay and Lynn. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often used for girls.
Popularity of the Name Kaylen
The popularity for the name Kaylen peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 425 births, which ranked number 1,293 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Kaylen had the most female births in 2009 with 425, which ranked number 686 out of 20,192 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 64, which ranked number 2,119 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaylen has declined sharply over the last ten years from 325 births to 137 births, a decline of -57.85%. Among males, Kaylen has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 52 births to 50 births, a decline of -3.85%. Among females, Kaylen has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 273 births to 87 births, a decline of -68.13%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaylen
- 20 Year Trend of Kaylen: -40.69%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaylen: -57.85%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kaylen: -3.85%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaylen: -68.13%
Popularity of Kaylen by State
For males, Kaylen was most popular in Southeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 7 male births. Among females, Kaylen was most popular in Southeastern states with 19 births in the region. It was most commonly used in GA, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kaylen. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 981 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaylen
- Total Births of Kaylen: 126 (-8.28%)
- Male Births of Kaylen: 50 (-0.39%)
- Female Births of Kaylen: 78 (-10.81%)
Given the downward trend of Kaylen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 126 births in 2024. Male births for Kaylen have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 50 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.39%. For Females, births for Kaylen have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 78 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.81%.