Kaylin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Multiple origins, possibly Irish or English
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Kaylin is a modern name that may have Irish or English origins.
Meaning of the Name Kaylin
Kaylin is a modern name with multiple possible origins. It is believed to be a combination of the names Kay and Lynn, creating a unique and feminine name. Some sources suggest that Kaylin may have Irish or Celtic roots, derived from names like Caitlin or Keelan. Others speculate that it could be a variation of Kailyn, which has American or English origins. Overall, Kaylin is a beautiful and versatile name with a contemporary feel.
Popularity of the Name Kaylin
The popularity for the name Kaylin peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 869 births, which ranked number 735 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Kaylin had the most female births in 2008 with 869, which ranked number 377 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2012 with 30, which ranked number 3,529 out of 14,248 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kaylin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 695 births to 204 births, a decline of -70.65%. Among males, Kaylin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 12 births, a decline of -60.00%. Among females, Kaylin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 665 births to 192 births, a decline of -71.13%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kaylin
- 20 Year Trend of Kaylin: -66.17%
- 10 Year Trend of Kaylin: -70.65%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kaylin: -60.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kaylin: -71.13%
Popularity of Kaylin by State
Among females, Kaylin was most popular in Southeastern states with 44 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 23 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kaylin. 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 | 16 | 1512 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 986 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 704 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1123 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1185 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 851 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 579 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kaylin
- Total Births of Kaylin: 180 (-11.54%)
- Male Births of Kaylin: 11 (-8.76%)
- Female Births of Kaylin: 170 (-11.68%)
Given the downward trend of Kaylin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.54% decrease in total births, for a total of 180 births in 2024. Male births for Kaylin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.76%. For Females, births for Kaylin have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 170 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.68%.