Kayleen Girl

Popularity: #878 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAY-leen //ˈkeɪliːn//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: slender; English: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kayleen is believed to be a modern combination of the names Kay and Lynn, with roots in both English and Irish origins. The name Kay can be traced back to the Latin name Caius, which means "rejoice" and has been used in various forms throughout history.

The name Lynn, on the other hand, has Old English origins, derived from the word "lind," meaning "lake" or "waterfall," and has been used as both a given name and a surname. The fusion of these elements into Kayleen likely occurred in the 20th century, reflecting a trend towards the creation of unique names by blending existing ones.

Historically, the components of Kayleen have appeared in various contexts. The name Kay has been associated with notable figures, such as Sir Kay, a character in Arthurian legend, who served as a knight of the Round Table.

Lynn has also been a popular name element in English-speaking cultures, often used in place names and as a feminine given name, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. The combination of Kay and Lynn into Kayleen may reflect a broader cultural movement towards individuality in naming practices during this period.

Culturally, names like Kayleen carry connotations of femininity and grace, often associated with nature due to the element "Lynn." The name's melodic quality and modern construction resonate with contemporary naming trends that favor names that are both unique and meaningful. While Kayleen itself does not have a long historical lineage, it embodies the characteristics of names that have been shaped by linguistic evolution and cultural significance, reflecting a blend of heritage and modernity.

Famous people named Kayleen

In this section, you will find notable people named Kayleen. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Kayleen who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Kayleen who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Kayleen McAdams is an actress best known for The Secret Life of the American Teenager, The Last House on the Left, and The Perfect Date.

Kayleen Asbo is a cultural historian and educator best known for her work in arts and spirituality, as well as her lectures and workshops.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kayleen, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Kayleen. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kayleen was first seen in the United States in 1934.

Kayleen has ranked as high as #1681 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)

The name Kayleen is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kayleen was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kayleen.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 70 70
2024 69 69
2023 136 136
2022 141 141
2021 143 143
2020 112 112
2019 140 140
2018 137 137
2017 134 134
2016 163 163
2015 177 177
2014 216 216
2013 228 228
2012 239 239
2011 230 230
2010 284 284
2009 271 271
2008 227 227
2007 215 215
2006 214 214
2005 201 201
2004 191 191
2003 207 207
2002 157 157
2001 139 139
2000 144 144
1999 122 122
1998 143 143
1997 145 145
1996 124 124
1995 146 146
1994 158 158
1993 163 163
1992 119 119
1991 139 139
1990 101 101
1989 113 113
1988 97 97
1987 100 100
1986 73 73
1985 64 64
1984 63 63
1983 57 57
1982 43 43
1981 42 42
1980 29 29
1979 24 24
1978 31 31
1977 21 21
1976 37 37
1975 22 22
1974 29 29
1973 27 27
1972 25 25
1971 29 29
1970 35 35
1969 40 40
1968 50 50
1967 38 38
1966 45 45
1965 40 40
1964 59 59
1963 51 51
1962 57 57
1961 47 47
1960 34 34
1959 43 43
1958 40 40
1957 49 49
1956 48 48
1955 37 37
1954 36 36
1953 37 37
1952 33 33
1951 33 33
1950 28 28
1949 35 35
1948 18 18
1947 26 26
1946 24 24
1945 22 22
1944 24 24
1943 24 24
1942 15 15
1941 14 14
1940 10 10
1939 9 9
1938 6 6
1937 6 6
1935 5 5
1934 6 6

Top States for Kayleen (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 14
39%
CA 6
17%
NY 6
17%
AZ 5
14%
FL 5
14%