Kaylin Unisex

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-lin / /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: slender; English: a variant of Caitlin

Historical & Cultural Background

Kaylin is a name that has roots in both Irish and English cultures. In Ireland, it is often associated with the name Caitlin, which means 'pure.' The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It is often used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls.

Trend Summary

Kaylin has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kaelin
  • Kailin
  • Cailin

International Variants

  • Caitlin (Irish)
  • Caelin (Irish)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kaylin was first seen in the United States in 1987. Kaylin has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Kaylin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kaylin (2011)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
198710
198811
19897
199010
199110
199218
199314
199426
199522
199629
199716
199828
199914
200014
200118
200216
200314
200421
200517
200619
200726
200820
200922
201022
201123
201230
201315
201418
201514
20165
20179
201811
201912
20208
202115
202212
202316
20248