Total births
606
Girls' name · since 1989
Kaylinn
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 606 babies named Kaylinn, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15945
- among girls today
- 606
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
606 babies have been named Kaylinn since 1989, making it today's #15945 girls' name.
Kaylinn has 606 recorded births among girls since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #15945 as of the latest data, more common than 10% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #15945 among girls today
- 606 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 10% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kaylinn is currently the #15945 girls' name in America, more common than 10% of girls - 606 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #15945
- among girls today
- 606
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other girls
Kaylinn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15945
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 10% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Kaylinn was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
35 babies were named Kaylinn in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Kaylinn compares
606 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
Kaylinn's all-time total is 59% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kaylinn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 606 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kaylinn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kaylinn's full recorded timeline at 2007, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2024, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2014 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kaylinn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#15,945
Active since
1989
Kaylinn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Kaylinn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kaylinn's strongest decade.
235 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Kaylinn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
110 births
- 2000s
2000s
215 births
- 2010s
2010s
235 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 235 births (39% of all-time use).
How Kaylinn 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 Kaylinn's total volume
Kaylinn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kaylinn by state
Where Kaylinn concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 3.0% |
| #2 | California | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Kaylinn's total US births 3.0%
Even split
18 of 606 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kaylinn? ▼
606 babies have been named Kaylinn since 1989. It currently ranks #15945 among girls. The peak year was 2014 with 35 births.
When was Kaylinn most popular? ▼
Kaylinn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 235 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Kaylinn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kaylinn are Texas (18 births), California (7 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Kaylinn been used? ▼
Kaylinn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 37 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Kaylinn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kayla, Kaylee, Kay, Kayleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kaylinn's data
- Kaylinn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (235 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Kaylinns (18 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 Kaylinn
Nearby Names Like Kaylinn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kaylinn
Kayla Girl
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Kaylee Girl
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Kay Girl
#3897 98,621 births
Kayleigh Girl
#731 34,561 births
Kaylie Girl
#1239 22,101 births
Compare Kaylinn side by side: Kaylinn vs Kayla Kaylinn vs Kaylee Kaylinn vs Kay
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Kaylinn
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Sadey #15946
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Heleena #15943
83 births · Peak 2005
Anaisa #15947
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Shayra #15942
182 births · Peak 2009
Aubreyanna #15948
377 births · Peak 2015
Hasmik #15941
64 births · Peak 1992
Chrishell #15949
89 births · Peak 2022
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, 1989–2025 (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. "Kaylinn: #15945 Girls' Name - 606 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kaylinn. 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 Kaylinn 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.