Total births
4,732
Girls' name · since 1985
Kailynn
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 4,732 babies named Kailynn, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2047
- among girls today
- 4,732
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
4,732 babies have been named Kailynn since 1985, making it today's #2047 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kailynn has been recorded 4,732 times among girls since 1985, currently ranked #2047 nationally and more common than 88% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #2047 among girls today
- 4,732 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kailynn is currently the #2047 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 4,732 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2047
- among girls today
- 4,732
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Kailynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2047
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Kailynn was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
290 babies were named Kailynn in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Kailynn compares
4,732 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
Kailynn's all-time total is 12x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kailynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,732 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 290 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kailynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kailynn's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 79% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 21%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 290, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kailynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#2,047
Active since
1985
Kailynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 290
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Kailynn popularity over time - boys
15 total births recorded since 2022 (Kailynn as boys' name)
Kailynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kailynn's strongest decade.
2,129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Kailynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 49
1980s
49 births
- 1990s 445
1990s
445 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,479 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,129 births
- 2020s 630
2020s
630 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,129 births (45% of all-time use).
How Kailynn 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 Kailynn's total volume
Kailynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kailynn by state
Where Kailynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 465 | 9.8% |
| #2 | California | | 356 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 267 | 5.6% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 207 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 183 | 3.9% |
| #6 | New York | | 164 | 3.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 127 | 2.7% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 119 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Kailynn's total US births 9.8%
Even split
465 of 4,732 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 35 reporting states.
Kailynn appears in 35 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kailynn? ▼
4,732 babies have been named Kailynn since 1985. It currently ranks #2047 among girls. The peak year was 2011 with 290 births.
When was Kailynn most popular? ▼
Kailynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,129 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Kailynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kailynn are Texas (465 births), California (356 births), Florida (267 births).
How long has the name Kailynn been used? ▼
Kailynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 41 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kailynn? ▼
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 Kailynn's data
- Kailynn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (2,129 total births); usage has since declined to 630 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kailynns (465 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Kailynn
Nearby Names Like Kailynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kailynn
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 Kailynn side by side: Kailynn vs Kaitlyn Kailynn vs Kaitlin Kailynn vs Kailey
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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, 1985–2025 (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. "Kailynn: #2047 Girls' Name - 4,732 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kailynn. 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 Kailynn 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.