Unisex nameCurrently #6,775 in the USFalling
Kellyn
2 syllablesPeak year: 19856 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kellyn'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.
Kellyn's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kellyn |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 70 |
| 1985 | 97 |
| 1986 | 93 |
| 1987 | 86 |
| 1988 | 87 |
| 1989 | 73 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 52 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 61 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 53 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 75 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Kellyn through the decades
- Kellyn peaked in 1985, when 97 babies were named Kellyn in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kellyn has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kellyn currently ranks #6,775 in the US and is cooling off.