Kayleen Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-leen / /ˈkeɪliːn/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: slender; English: pure
Historical & Cultural Background
Kayleen is a modern name that combines elements from both Irish and English origins. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The name reflects a trend towards unique and blended names in contemporary naming practices.
Trend Summary
Kayleen has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaileen
- Kaylin
International Variants
- Caolainn (Irish)
- Cailin (Irish)
Famous people named Kayleen
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Fictional characters named Kayleen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kayleen was first seen in the United States in 1934. Kayleen has ranked as high as #1068 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Kayleen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kayleen (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 14 | |
CA | 6 | |
NY | 6 | |
AZ | 5 | |
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1934 | 6 |
1935 | 5 |
1937 | 6 |
1938 | 6 |
1939 | 9 |
1940 | 10 |
1941 | 14 |
1942 | 15 |
1943 | 24 |
1944 | 24 |
1945 | 22 |
1946 | 24 |
1947 | 26 |
1948 | 18 |
1949 | 35 |
1950 | 28 |
1951 | 33 |
1952 | 33 |
1953 | 37 |
1954 | 36 |
1955 | 37 |
1956 | 48 |
1957 | 49 |
1958 | 40 |
1959 | 43 |
1960 | 34 |
1961 | 47 |
1962 | 57 |
1963 | 51 |
1964 | 59 |
1965 | 40 |
1966 | 45 |
1967 | 38 |
1968 | 50 |
1969 | 40 |
1970 | 35 |
1971 | 29 |
1972 | 25 |
1973 | 27 |
1974 | 29 |
1975 | 22 |
1976 | 37 |
1977 | 21 |
1978 | 31 |
1979 | 24 |
1980 | 29 |
1981 | 42 |
1982 | 43 |
1983 | 57 |
1984 | 63 |
1985 | 64 |
1986 | 73 |
1987 | 100 |
1988 | 97 |
1989 | 113 |
1990 | 101 |
1991 | 139 |
1992 | 119 |
1993 | 163 |
1994 | 158 |
1995 | 146 |
1996 | 124 |
1997 | 145 |
1998 | 143 |
1999 | 122 |
2000 | 144 |
2001 | 139 |
2002 | 157 |
2003 | 207 |
2004 | 191 |
2005 | 201 |
2006 | 214 |
2007 | 215 |
2008 | 227 |
2009 | 271 |
2010 | 284 |
2011 | 230 |
2012 | 239 |
2013 | 228 |
2014 | 216 |
2015 | 177 |
2016 | 163 |
2017 | 134 |
2018 | 137 |
2019 | 140 |
2020 | 112 |
2021 | 143 |
2022 | 141 |
2023 | 136 |
2024 | 69 |