Kaylin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kaylin is a modern English name that combines elements from various origins, primarily seen as a blend of Kay and Lin. Its meaning relates to purity and clarity. The name evolved from diminutive forms and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a trendy choice for girls. It carries no biblical significance but is often associated with a youthful and creative image.
The name Kaylin is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kaylin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kaylin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4729th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4346th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6822nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7580th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6305th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 803rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 429th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 853rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaylin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaylin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪlɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kaylin is a modern name that likely combines elements from various names, including Kay, which is a diminutive of Katherine, and Lin, which is often associated with names of Chinese origin meaning 'jade' or 'forest'.
Meaning
pure, clear, jade
Language Evolution
Kay, Katherine, Kailin
Historical Usage
Kaylin emerged as a popular name in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Kailin, Kay, Kylie
Modern Popularity & Image
Kaylin is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with youth and creativity.
Famous People
Kaylin Hedges, a notable athlete, Kaylin R. M. Hurst, a social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaylin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kaylin"
"Kaylin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4729th of 16616 | 157 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4346th of 24088 | 320 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6822nd of 23106 | 143 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7580th of 12526 | 40 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6305th of 19264 | 118 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 803rd of 27321 | 3,826 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 429th of 35406 | 11,399 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 853rd of 30306 | 3,795 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaylin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 2379th/2379 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 3931st/3931 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kaylin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 703rd/703 |
100.00% 842nd/842 |
100.00% 728th/728 |
100.00% 937th/937 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 414th/414 |
100.00% 430th/430 |
100.00% 371st/371 |
100.00% 557th/557 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 904th/904 |
100.00% 816th/816 |
100.00% 807th/807 |
100.00% 1030th/1030 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kaylin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaylin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.