Find out how popular the first name Kaelyn has been for the last 46 years (from 1979 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kaelyn by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Kaelyn is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 99% of people named Kaelyn being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 126 female babies and 5 male babies born with the name Kaelyn.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 5 baby boys were named Kaelyn in 2024, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Kaelyn

The name Kaelyn originated in the English language, deriving from a combination of the Gaelic name Caelan, meaning "slender and fair," and the Irish name Aislinn, meaning "dream" or "vision." This name first emerged in the late 20th century as a feminine variant of the traditional Irish name Caelan.

Kaelyn's roots can be traced back to ancient Celtic cultures, where names were often imbued with symbolic meanings and reflected personal traits or aspirations. The name's connection to the concepts of beauty and dreams suggests a desire for grace, serenity, and the pursuit of one's aspirations.

While there are no direct historical references to the name Kaelyn in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components, Caelan and Aislinn, have been documented in various Irish and Scottish records throughout history.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kaelyn can be found in the late 1970s, when it began to gain popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Since then, several notable individuals have borne this name, including:

1. Kaelyn Keefe (born in 1990), an American former figure skater who competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
2. Kaelyn Willey (born in 1994), an American former artistic gymnast who participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
3. Kaelyn Betzler (born in 1996), an American professional soccer player who currently plays for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League.
4. Kaelyn Cabral (born in 1997), a Canadian artistic gymnast who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
5. Kaelyn Hoven (born in 2002), an American competitive swimmer who has won multiple national titles and set several age-group records.

While these individuals represent diverse fields, from sports to entertainment, their shared name serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and symbolic meanings embodied in the name Kaelyn.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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