Total births
54
Unisex name · since 1998
Kirklyn
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 54 babies named Kirklyn, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 54
- total births
- 1998–2020
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
54 girls have been named Kirklyn since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Kirklyn recorded 54 times among girls since 1998, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1998 to 2020.
- 54 total births
- 1998–2020 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
54 girls have been named Kirklyn since 1998, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2020.
- 54
- total births
- 1998–2020
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Kirklyn was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
8 babies were named Kirklyn in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Kirklyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kirklyn splits its recorded history at 2013: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kirklyn at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Kirklyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2020
- Peak year (1998)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Kirklyn popularity over time - boys
24 total births recorded since 1996 (Kirklyn as boys' name)
Kirklyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kirklyn's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Kirklyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
14 births
- 2000s
2000s
13 births
- 2010s
2010s
22 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 22 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kirklyn? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 54 babies named Kirklyn. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 8 births.
When was Kirklyn most popular? ▼
Kirklyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Is Kirklyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kirklyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 54 births, and as a boy's name it has 24 births.
How long has the name Kirklyn been used? ▼
Kirklyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 23 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Kirklyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kirsten, Kira, Kirstin, Kirstie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kirklyn's data
- Kirklyn's decade-level peak was the 2010s (22 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Kirklyn
Nearby Names Like Kirklyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kirklyn
Kirsten Girl
#3140 53,181 births
Kira Girl
#455 40,829 births
Kirstin Girl
8,778 births
Kirstie Girl
4,151 births
Kirby Girl
#2536 3,963 births
Compare Kirklyn side by side: Kirklyn vs Kirsten Kirklyn vs Kira Kirklyn vs Kirstin
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1998–2020 (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. "Kirklyn: Baby Name Since 1998 - 54 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kirklyn. 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 Kirklyn 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 July 2026.