Total births
489
Boys' name · since 2000
Khylen
Khylen has 489 recorded births since 2000 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3263
- among boys today
- 489
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Khylen is the #3263 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 489 recorded since 2000.
Social Security Administration records show Khylen recorded 489 times among boys since 2000, holding rank #3263 nationally today, ahead of 77% of boys, 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 2000 to 2025.
- #3263 among boys today
- 489 born since 2000
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Khylen is currently the #3263 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 489 born since 2000, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3263
- among boys today
- 489
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Khylen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3263
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Khylen was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
41 babies were named Khylen in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Khylen compares
489 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Khylen's all-time total is 33% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Khylen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 489 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Khylen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Khylen splits its recorded history at 2014: 76% of all births land in the more recent half, 24% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Khylen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,263
Active since
2000
Khylen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Khylen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Khylen's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Khylen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 49
2000s
49 births
- 2010s
2010s
232 births
- 2020s
2020s
208 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 232 births (47% of all-time use).
Khylen by state
Where Khylen concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 15 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 1.0% |
Georgia share of Khylen's total US births 3.1%
Even split
15 of 489 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khylen? ▼
Khylen has been given to 489 babies in the U.S. since 2000, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3263 as of the latest data. 41 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Khylen most popular? ▼
Khylen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Khylen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Khylen are Georgia (15 births), Mississippi (11 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Khylen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Khylen since 2000 -- 26 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Khylen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Khyree, Khyrie, Khylan, Khyson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Khylen's data
- Khylen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (232 total births) through the 2020s (208) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Khylens (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Khylen
Nearby Names Like Khylen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khylen
Khyree Boy
#1670 1,942 births
Khyrie Boy
#2165 787 births
Khylan Boy
#2227 734 births
Khyson Boy
#1539 705 births
Khyler Boy
#3585 692 births
Compare Khylen side by side: Khylen vs Khyree Khylen vs Khyrie Khylen vs Khylan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Khylen
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, 2000–2025 (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. "Khylen: #3263 Boys' Name - 489 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khylen. 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 Khylen 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.