Unisex nameCurrently #3,414 in the USFalling
Kaylen
2 syllablesPeak year: 20096 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kaylen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kaylen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kaylen |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 39 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 77 |
| 1989 | 84 |
| 1990 | 108 |
| 1991 | 101 |
| 1992 | 104 |
| 1993 | 167 |
| 1994 | 156 |
| 1995 | 154 |
| 1996 | 154 |
| 1997 | 175 |
| 1998 | 232 |
| 1999 | 194 |
| 2000 | 209 |
| 2001 | 211 |
| 2002 | 231 |
| 2003 | 262 |
| 2004 | 268 |
| 2005 | 347 |
| 2006 | 336 |
| 2007 | 387 |
| 2008 | 457 |
| 2009 | 489 |
| 2010 | 394 |
| 2011 | 359 |
| 2012 | 325 |
| 2013 | 323 |
| 2014 | 291 |
| 2015 | 254 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2017 | 184 |
| 2018 | 161 |
| 2019 | 145 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2024 | 75 |
Kaylen through the decades
- Kaylen peaked in 2009, when 489 babies were named Kaylen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kaylen has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kaylen currently ranks #3,414 in the US and is cooling off.