Kaylin

Kaylin 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 155 girls in the United States.

Kaylin at a glance

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

About the name Kaylin

Kaylin 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, Kaylin first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #371 in 2009, and in 2024 155 babies received the name — 19,178 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaylin in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#371 in 2009
Peak year
2008
Babies named Kaylin in 2024
155
Total since 1880
19,178

Kaylin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1573 in 2007
Babies named Kaylin in 2025
8
Total since 1996
192

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaylin mean?

The meaning of Kaylin 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 Kaylin a boy or girl name?

Kaylin is a girl name. In 2024, 155 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaylin?

Kaylin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaylin?

Kaylin first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #371 in 2009, and 155 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].