Total births
26
Girls' name · since 2005
Kahlynn
Since 2005, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Kahlynn, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 2005–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
26 girls have been named Kahlynn since 2005, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kahlynn recorded 26 times among girls since 2005, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2012.
- 26 total births
- 2005–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Kahlynn since 2005, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2012.
- 26
- total births
- 2005–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Kahlynn was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
8 babies were named Kahlynn in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Kahlynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kahlynn's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2012, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kahlynn at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2005
Kahlynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2012
- Peak year (2008)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Kahlynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kahlynn's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Kahlynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
21 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 21 births (81% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kahlynn? ▼
26 babies have been named Kahlynn since 2005. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 2008 with 8 births.
When was Kahlynn most popular? ▼
Kahlynn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
How long has the name Kahlynn been used? ▼
Kahlynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 2005, spanning 8 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Kahlynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kahlani, Kahlan, Kahlia, Kahla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kahlynn's data
- Kahlynn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (21 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kahlynn
Nearby Names Like Kahlynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kahlynn
Kahlani Girl
#835 2,213 births
Kahlan Girl
#6537 1,484 births
Kahlia Girl
#3425 1,334 births
Kahla Girl
679 births
Kahealani Girl
#9729 469 births
Compare Kahlynn side by side: Kahlynn vs Kahlani Kahlynn vs Kahlan Kahlynn vs Kahlia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2005–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kahlynn: Baby Name Since 2005 - 26 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kahlynn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kahlynn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.