Kaylene Girl

Popularity: #911 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: pure; Irish: slender

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kaylene is believed to be a modern blend of the names Kay and the suffix -lene, which is often used in feminine names. The name Kay itself has roots in the Old Welsh name Cai, which means "rejoice" or "to be glad." This name was popularized in Arthurian legend through Sir Kay, a companion of King Arthur, dating back to the 12th century.

The suffix -lene is derived from the French diminutive suffix -line, which has been used in various names to convey a sense of tenderness or endearment, particularly in the context of feminine names. This combination likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend in creating unique names by blending existing ones.

Historically, the name Kaylene does not have significant milestones in ancient texts or notable historical figures, as it is a relatively contemporary creation. However, the components of the name have been present in various cultures and traditions.

The name Kay has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 19th century, while the suffix -lene has been popularized through names like Madeline and Jacqueline, which gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This suggests that Kaylene fits within a broader context of evolving naming practices that favor lyrical and melodic qualities.

Culturally, names like Kaylene may resonate with themes of joy and femininity, drawing on the meanings of its components. The use of Kay as a standalone name has been associated with cheerful and spirited connotations, while the -lene suffix often evokes a sense of grace and beauty.

Such associations contribute to the name's appeal and endurance in various naming traditions, reflecting a desire for names that embody positive attributes. Overall, Kaylene represents a modern synthesis of historical elements, rooted in linguistic traditions that have shaped personal naming practices.

Famous people named Kaylene

In this section, you will find notable people named Kaylene. 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 Kaylene who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Kaylene McCabe is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the Australian music scene.

Kaylene Harris is a notable figure known for her involvement in the Australian community and advocacy work.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Kaylene, 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 Kaylene. 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.

KailynKylieKaylaKendraKaraKianaKiraKelsey

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaylene was first seen in the United States in 1937.

Kaylene has ranked as high as #1678 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Utah.

In the past 5 years the name Kaylene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kaylene 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 Kaylene 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 Kaylene.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 37 37
2024 36 36
2023 65 65
2022 42 42
2021 44 44
2020 34 34
2019 67 67
2018 51 51
2017 62 62
2016 62 62
2015 80 80
2014 77 77
2013 55 55
2012 77 77
2011 77 77
2010 85 85
2009 103 103
2008 96 96
2007 79 79
2006 86 86
2005 87 87
2004 97 97
2003 87 87
2002 105 105
2001 96 96
2000 100 100
1999 75 75
1998 90 90
1997 85 85
1996 92 92
1995 110 110
1994 144 144
1993 197 197
1992 91 91
1991 77 77
1990 93 93
1989 95 95
1988 111 111
1987 65 65
1986 86 86
1985 57 57
1984 74 74
1983 48 48
1982 47 47
1981 43 43
1980 44 44
1979 48 48
1978 40 40
1977 21 21
1976 23 23
1975 33 33
1974 26 26
1973 37 37
1972 36 36
1971 50 50
1970 43 43
1969 44 44
1968 37 37
1967 43 43
1966 56 56
1965 71 71
1964 56 56
1963 50 50
1962 58 58
1961 57 57
1960 59 59
1959 53 53
1958 39 39
1957 48 48
1956 36 36
1955 37 37
1954 31 31
1953 19 19
1952 22 22
1951 33 33
1950 28 28
1949 27 27
1948 28 28
1947 24 24
1946 15 15
1945 20 20
1944 22 22
1943 29 29
1942 18 18
1940 15 15
1939 12 12
1938 6 6
1937 9 9

Top States for Kaylene (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
OH 8
53%
PA 7
47%