Find out how popular the first name Kaelynn has been for the last 42 years (from 1982 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kaelynn by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Kaelynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 92 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kaelynn.

The history of the first name Kaelynn

The name Kaelynn is a modern English invention that combines the popular name elements "Kae" and "lynn". It does not have any direct origins in ancient languages or cultures.

The prefix "Kae" is likely a variation of the Scottish and Irish name "Cae" or "Caelan", which derive from the Gaelic word "cael" meaning "slender" or "slim". The suffix "lynn" has Welsh and Celtic origins, from words meaning "lake", "pool", or "waterfall".

While the specific name Kaelynn has no recorded historical references or appearances in old texts, there are some notable people throughout history who had names containing similar sounds or elements. Caelius was a Roman philosopher and statesman in the 1st century BC. Caelan was an Irish saint who lived in the 6th century AD. Cadoc was a Welsh monk and abbot in the 6th century. Lynette is a feminine name featured in Arthurian legends from the medieval period.

The earliest known examples of the name Kaelynn itself likely emerged in the United States and Canada in the late 20th century as a newly coined name. One of the first people to have this name was Kaelynn Partridge, a Canadian figure skater born in 1984.

Other notable people named Kaelynn include Kaelynn Burt, an American soccer player born in 1991. Kaelynn Forsyth is an American singer and songwriter born in 1994. Kaelynn Menges is an American volleyball player born in 1997. Kaelynn Pleski is a Canadian ice hockey player born in 1998.

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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