Cailyn

Cailyn is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 48 girls in the United States.

Cailyn at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cailyn

Cailyn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cailyn first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #723 in 2009, and in 2024 48 babies received the name — 5,509 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cailyn in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#723 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Cailyn in 2024
48
Total since 1880
5,509

Cailyn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2150 in 2008
Babies named Cailyn in 2018
3
Total since 1996
87

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cailyn mean?

The meaning of Cailyn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cailyn a boy or girl name?

Cailyn is a girl name. In 2024, 48 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cailyn?

Cailyn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cailyn?

Cailyn first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #723 in 2009, and 48 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].