Kylin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
58% Masculine / 42% Feminine
Meaning:
A unisex Chinese name symbolizing strength, grace, and purity.
Meaning of the Name Kylin
Kylin is a unisex name of Chinese origin. In Chinese mythology, the Kylin is a mythical creature similar to a unicorn or a qilin. It is believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and harmony. The name Kylin symbolizes strength, grace, and purity. It is often used as a given name for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Kylin
The popularity for the name Kylin peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 149 births, which ranked number 2,748 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Kylin had the most female births in 2011 with 74, which ranked number 2,454 out of 19,581 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 149, which ranked number 1,282 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kylin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 111 births to 200 births, an increase of 80.18%. Among males, Kylin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 64 births to 149 births, an increase of 132.81%. Among females, Kylin has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 47 births to 51 births, an increase of 8.51%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kylin
- 20 Year Trend of Kylin: 217.46%
- 10 Year Trend of Kylin: 80.18%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kylin: 132.81%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kylin: 8.51%
Popularity of Kylin by State
For males, Kylin was most popular in Southeastern states with 72 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MS, with 14 male births. Among females, Kylin was most popular in Southeastern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kylin. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | 778 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 6 | 2220 | 5 | 3211 |
| FL | 12 | 1049 | 8 | 1533 |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 13 | 383 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 14 | 229 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 13 | 662 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 7 | 571 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 9 | 688 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | 6 | 2942 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kylin
- Total Births of Kylin: 212 (6.06%)
- Male Births of Kylin: 162 (8.82%)
- Female Births of Kylin: 51 (0.82%)
Given the upward trend of Kylin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.06% increase in total births, for a total of 212 births in 2024. Male births for Kylin have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 162 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.82%. For Females, births for Kylin have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 51 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.82%.