Kallyn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "pure, beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 432 living Americans carry the first name Kallyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kallyn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kallyn births was 2008 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kallyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
432
~ 1 in 793,413 Americans
Peak year
2008
20 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,630
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Kallyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kallyn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 138 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kallyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kallyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kallyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kallyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kallyn
The given name Kallyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century as a feminine variation of the masculine name Callan or Callum. The name does not have a definitive linguistic origin, but it may be derived from the Gaelic word "calma," meaning "brave" or "valiant."
It is possible that Kallyn was created as a combination of other names, such as Kayla and Lynn, or as a unique twist on the more traditional name Colleen. However, records of its earliest use are scarce, and its exact etymology remains uncertain.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Kallyn, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout modern history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kallyn is Kallyn Ariana Wilcox, an American singer and songwriter born in 1988. She gained recognition for her participation in the reality TV singing competition "American Idol" in 2010.
Another notable Kallyn is Kallyn Michell Hunt, an American actress born in 1984. She is best known for her roles in television series such as "Undressed" and "The Strip."
Kallyn Monique Crain, born in 1993, is an American gymnast who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, representing the United States.
In the literary world, Kallyn Lawon is an American author and poet born in 1976. She is known for her works exploring themes of identity, love, and self-discovery.
Kallyn Schiefelbein, born in 1991, is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues, including the WNBA and overseas.
It is worth noting that while these individuals have achieved various levels of recognition, the name Kallyn remains relatively uncommon compared to other popular female names.
People
Kallyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kallyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kallyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kallyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 432 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kallyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 793,413 US residents.
Is Kallyn a common name?
We classify Kallyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 439 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kallyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kallyn was 2008, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kallyn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kallyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kallyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.