Total births
336
Unisex name · since 2005
Khylin
Khylin has 336 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2020 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4298
- among boys today
- 336
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Khylin currently ranks #4298 among unisex names in America, with 336 babies recorded since 2005.
Social Security Administration records show Khylin recorded 336 times among boys since 2005, holding rank #4298 nationally today, ahead of 70% 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 2005 to 2025.
- #4298 among boys today
- 336 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Khylin is currently the #4298 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 336 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4298
- among boys today
- 336
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Khylin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4298
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Khylin was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
46 babies were named Khylin in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Khylin compares
336 48th percentile among 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
Khylin's all-time total is 8% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Khylin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 336 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Khylin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Khylin's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Khylin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#4,298
Active since
2005
Khylin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Khylin popularity over time - girls
53 total births recorded since 2009 (Khylin as girls' name)
Khylin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Khylin's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Khylin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
161 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 161 births (48% of all-time use).
Khylin by state
Where Khylin concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 11 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 3.0% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 8 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 7 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 1.5% |
Georgia share of Khylin's total US births 3.3%
Even split
11 of 336 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Khylin? ▼
Khylin has been given to 336 babies in the U.S. since 2005, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4298 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Khylin most popular? ▼
Khylin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Khylin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Khylin are Georgia (11 births), Texas (10 births), North Carolina (8 births).
Is Khylin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Khylin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 336 births, and as a girl's name it has 53 births.
How long has the name Khylin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Khylin since 2005 -- 21 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Khylin? ▼
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 Khylin's data
- Khylin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 2020s (161) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Khylins (11 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 Khylin
Nearby Names Like Khylin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Khylin
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 Khylin side by side: Khylin vs Khyree Khylin vs Khyrie Khylin vs Khylan
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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, 2005–2025 (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. "Khylin: #4298 Unisex Name - 336 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/khylin. 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 Khylin 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.