Kaylin
How to say it: KAY-lin · /ˈkeɪlɪn/
Modern variant of Kaylee/Cailin; from Irish 'cailin' (girl) or a blended form of Kay and Lynn.
Kaylin was the 334th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 126 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 70% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #493 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #334 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 126 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,372 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −70% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #493 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bright through the 2000s, Kaylin has faded since that high. It sits well below its peak and should keep slipping.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp, Kaylin moves with gentle consonants. Kay works short while Ashlyn pairs in style.
Nicknames
- Kay
- Lin
Other spellings
Honouring a Kaylin in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaylin is about 1 in 141.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Kaylin
- Kaylin Whitney (born 1998)American sprinter
- Kaylin Swart (born 1994)South African female goalkeeper
- Kaylin Irvine (born 1990)Canadian speed skater
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