Total births
1,212
Unisex name · since 1988
Keilyn
Keilyn has 1,212 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3434
- among girls today
- 1,212
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Keilyn currently ranks #3434 among unisex names in America, with 1,212 babies recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Keilyn recorded 1,212 times among girls since 1988, holding rank #3434 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #3434 among girls today
- 1,212 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Keilyn is currently the #3434 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 1,212 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3434
- among girls today
- 1,212
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Keilyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3434
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Keilyn was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
63 babies were named Keilyn in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Keilyn compares
1,212 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Keilyn's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keilyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,212 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 48 | 19,840 |
Keilyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Keilyn's full recorded timeline at 2008, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Keilyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#3,434
Active since
1988
Keilyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Keilyn popularity over time - boys
236 total births recorded since 1996 (Keilyn as boys' name)
Keilyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Keilyn's strongest decade.
483 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Keilyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 96
1990s
96 births
- 2000s
2000s
349 births
- 2010s
2010s
483 births
- 2020s
2020s
278 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 483 births (40% of all-time use).
How Keilyn 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 Keilyn's total volume
Keilyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Keilyn by state
Where Keilyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 150 | 12.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 121 | 10.0% |
| #3 | California | | 116 | 9.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 65 | 5.4% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Keilyn's total US births 12.4%
Even split
150 of 1,212 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keilyn? ▼
1,212 babies have been named Keilyn since 1988. It currently ranks #3434 among girls. The peak year was 2009 with 63 births.
When was Keilyn most popular? ▼
Keilyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 483 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Keilyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keilyn are Texas (150 births), New York (121 births), California (116 births).
Is Keilyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Keilyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,212 births, and as a boy's name it has 236 births.
How long has the name Keilyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keilyn since 1988 -- 38 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Keilyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keira, Keisha, Keila, Keily, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Keilyn's data
- Keilyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (483 total births) through the 2020s (278) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Keilyns (150 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 Keilyn
Nearby Names Like Keilyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keilyn
Keira Girl
#606 33,836 births
Keisha Girl
#2571 22,293 births
Keila Girl
#1562 7,424 births
Keily Girl
#981 5,355 births
Keilani Girl
#751 5,304 births
Compare Keilyn side by side: Keilyn vs Keira Keilyn vs Keisha Keilyn vs Keila
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Keilyn
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Izabela #3432
1,835 births · Peak 2006
Ailen #3436
686 births · Peak 2022
Kamya #3431
3,678 births · Peak 2009
Raniyah #3437
2,185 births · Peak 2010
Shyloh #3430
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Cambree #3438
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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, 1988–2025 (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. "Keilyn: #3434 Unisex Name - 1,212 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keilyn. 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 Keilyn 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.