Kashlyn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "cash" and "lyn".
Name Census estimates that about 356 living Americans carry the first name Kashlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kashlyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kashlyn births was 2016 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kashlyn. 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
356
~ 1 in 962,793 Americans
Peak year
2016
32 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,203
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Kashlyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kashlyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 219 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kashlyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kashlyn 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 Kashlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kashlyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kashlyn
The name Kashlyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Celtic languages, particularly Irish and Scottish Gaelic. The prefix "Kash" is derived from the Gaelic word "cass," meaning "curly" or "twisted," while the suffix "-lyn" comes from the Old English word "lind," meaning "lime tree."
Despite its apparent Celtic and English origins, there are no recorded instances of the name Kashlyn being used in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records. The earliest documented use of the name dates back to the late 1900s, when it began to gain popularity as a unique and unconventional name choice for baby girls.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kashlyn is Kashlyn Ranieri, an American actress born in 1992. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "The Secret Life of the American Teenager."
Another notable figure with the name Kashlyn is Kashlyn Klick, an American professional soccer player born in 1994. She currently plays as a defender for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women's Soccer League.
In the literary world, Kashlyn Mundy is an American author and poet, known for her work in the young adult fiction genre. Her debut novel, "The Whispers of Willow Creek," was published in 2018.
Kashlyn Reeves, born in 1997, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She gained recognition for her participation in the reality TV competition "The Launch" and has since released several singles and an EP.
Kashlyn Dunn, born in 2002, is an American gymnast who has represented the United States at various international competitions, including the Pacific Rim Championships and the Pan American Championships.
It's important to note that while the name Kashlyn has gained some popularity in recent decades, it remains a relatively uncommon name, particularly in comparison to more traditional names. Its unique spelling and combination of Celtic and English elements contribute to its distinctive character.
People
Kashlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kashlyn 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
Kashlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kashlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 356 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kashlyn 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 962,793 US residents.
Is Kashlyn a common name?
We classify Kashlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 359 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kashlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kashlyn was 2016, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kashlyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kashlyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kashlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kashlyn 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.
Is Kashlyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kashlyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kashlyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kashlyn as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.