Total births
1,984
Unisex name · since 1964
Kellyn
Kellyn has 1,984 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6708
- among girls today
- 1,984
- born since 1964
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Kellyn currently ranks #6708 among unisex names in America, with 1,984 babies recorded since 1964.
Social Security Administration records show Kellyn recorded 1,984 times among girls since 1964, holding rank #6708 nationally today, ahead of 62% of girls, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #6708 among girls today
- 1,984 born since 1964
- 1980s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kellyn is currently the #6708 unisex name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 1,984 born since 1964, peaking in the 1980s.
- #6708
- among girls today
- 1,984
- born since 1964
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Kellyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6708
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Kellyn was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
97 babies were named Kellyn in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
How Kellyn compares
1,984 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Kellyn's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kellyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,984 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kellyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kellyn's full recorded timeline at 1999, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1965, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1985 peak of 97 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kellyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1985
Current rank
#6,708
Active since
1964
Kellyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (1985)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Kellyn popularity over time - boys
225 total births recorded since 1980 (Kellyn as boys' name)
Kellyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Kellyn's strongest decade.
571 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Kellyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
571 births
- 1990s
1990s
420 births
- 2000s
2000s
470 births
- 2010s
2010s
379 births
- 2020s 91
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 571 births (29% of all-time use).
How Kellyn 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 Kellyn's total volume
Kellyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kellyn by state
Where Kellyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 118 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 42 | 2.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 28 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 22 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.6% |
California share of Kellyn's total US births 5.9%
Even split
118 of 1,984 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Kellyn appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kellyn? ▼
Kellyn has been given to 1,984 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6708 as of the latest data. 97 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Kellyn most popular? ▼
Kellyn was most popular in the 1980s decade with 571 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Kellyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kellyn are California (118 births), Texas (42 births), New York (28 births).
Is Kellyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kellyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,984 births, and as a boy's name it has 225 births.
How long has the name Kellyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kellyn since 1964 -- 62 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kellyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kelly, Kelsey, Kelli, Kellie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kellyn's data
- Kellyn's decade-level peak was the 1980s (571 total births); usage has since declined to 91 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Kellyns (118 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 Kellyn
Nearby Names Like Kellyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kellyn
Kelly Girl
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Kelsey Girl
#673 150,416 births
Kelli Girl
#7320 74,891 births
Kellie Girl
#6955 50,754 births
Kelley Girl
#6681 46,099 births
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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, 1964–2025 (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. "Kellyn: #6708 Unisex Name - 1,984 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kellyn. 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 Kellyn 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.