Kylen Unisex

Popularity: #675 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKYE-len / /ˈkaɪ.lən/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: narrow; Irish: slender

Historical & Cultural Background

Kylen is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Kylan, which has Irish roots. The name reflects a trend towards unique and contemporary names for boys. Its usage has increased in recent years, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Kylen has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

KylerKymaniKymber

Variants

  • Kylan
  • Kailen

International Variants

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Famous people named Kylen

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Fictional characters named Kylen

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Sibling Suggestions

KadenKieranKaydenKylanKellanKendall

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kylen was first seen in the United States in 1981. Kylen has ranked as high as #1111 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Kylen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kylen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 30
14%
FL 19
9%
NC 18
9%
GA 15
7%
LA 13
6%
TN 12
6%
AL 11
5%
OH 11
5%
SC 11
5%
AR 8
4%
VA 8
4%
OK 8
4%
MI 7
3%
NY 7
3%
IL 7
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19818
19837
19845
19859
19867
19875
198821
198910
199014
199114
199216
199325
199430
199526
199630
199732
199849
199951
200056
200162
200269
200389
200498
200596
2006110
2007110
2008125
2009154
2010157
2011141
2012198
2013162
2014211
2015209
2016191
2017211
2018209
2019239
2020252
2021245
2022260
2023267
2024251