Total births
1,221
Unisex name · since 1981
Kailin
Kailin has 1,221 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6745
- among girls today
- 1,221
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
1,221 babies have been named Kailin since 1981, making it today's #6745 unisex name.
Kailin has 1,221 recorded births among girls since 1981, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6745 as of the latest data, more common than 62% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #6745 among girls today
- 1,221 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Kailin is currently the #6745 unisex name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 1,221 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6745
- among girls today
- 1,221
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Kailin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6745
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Kailin was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
57 babies were named Kailin in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Kailin compares
1,221 Top 28% higher than 72% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kailin's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kailin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,221 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kailin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kailin's full recorded timeline at 2003, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1986, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1997 peak of 57 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kailin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#6,745
Active since
1981
Kailin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Kailin popularity over time - boys
189 total births recorded since 1991 (Kailin as boys' name)
Kailin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Kailin's strongest decade.
436 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Kailin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 99
1980s
99 births
- 1990s
1990s
362 births
- 2000s
2000s
436 births
- 2010s
2010s
234 births
- 2020s 90
2020s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 436 births (36% of all-time use).
How Kailin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kailin's total volume
Kailin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kailin by state
Where Kailin concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 67 | 5.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 17 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Kailin's total US births 5.5%
Even split
67 of 1,221 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kailin? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 1,221 babies named Kailin. Today it holds rank #6745 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 57 births.
When was Kailin most popular? ▼
Kailin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 436 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Kailin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kailin are California (67 births), New York (17 births), Pennsylvania (10 births).
Is Kailin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kailin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,221 births, and as a boy's name it has 189 births.
How long has the name Kailin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kailin since 1981 -- 45 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kailin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaitlyn, Kaitlin, Kailey, Kaia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kailin's data
- Kailin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (436 total births); usage has since declined to 90 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kailins (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Kailin
Nearby Names Like Kailin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kailin
Kaitlyn Girl
#650 166,689 births
Kaitlin Girl
#4931 57,355 births
Kailey Girl
#1285 27,244 births
Kaia Girl
#180 20,909 births
Kaitlynn Girl
#3490 16,419 births
Compare Kailin side by side: Kailin vs Kaitlyn Kailin vs Kaitlin Kailin vs Kailey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kailin
Ekaterina #6744
1,003 births · Peak 2005
Solimar #6746
479 births · Peak 2007
Makaela #6743
2,764 births · Peak 1998
Ivorie #6747
477 births · Peak 2025
Yulisa #6742
2,026 births · Peak 1997
Angelise #6748
865 births · Peak 2008
Shaira #6741
575 births · Peak 2017
Edeline #6749
270 births · Peak 2025
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1981–2025 (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. "Kailin: #6745 Unisex Name - 1,221 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kailin. 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 Kailin 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 July 2026.