Kaylene Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-leen / /ˈkeɪliːn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: pure; Irish: slender
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaylene is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a blend of names like Kay and the suffix -lene, which is common in feminine names. The name has gained popularity in various forms and is associated with a sense of femininity and grace.
Trend Summary
Kaylene has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaylin
- Kailyn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaylene was first seen in the United States in 1937. Kaylene has ranked as high as #1050 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)
Top States for Kaylene (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 8 | |
| PA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 31 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 48 |
| 1958 | 39 |
| 1959 | 53 |
| 1960 | 59 |
| 1961 | 57 |
| 1962 | 58 |
| 1963 | 50 |
| 1964 | 56 |
| 1965 | 71 |
| 1966 | 56 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1968 | 37 |
| 1969 | 44 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 50 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 37 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 40 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1980 | 44 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 48 |
| 1984 | 74 |
| 1985 | 57 |
| 1986 | 86 |
| 1987 | 65 |
| 1988 | 111 |
| 1989 | 95 |
| 1990 | 93 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 91 |
| 1993 | 197 |
| 1994 | 144 |
| 1995 | 110 |
| 1996 | 92 |
| 1997 | 85 |
| 1998 | 90 |
| 1999 | 75 |
| 2000 | 100 |
| 2001 | 96 |
| 2002 | 105 |
| 2003 | 87 |
| 2004 | 97 |
| 2005 | 87 |
| 2006 | 86 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 96 |
| 2009 | 103 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 77 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 77 |
| 2015 | 80 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 36 |