Kaylem
An invented name of uncertain origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Kaylem. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaylem today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaylem births was 2010 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaylem. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kaylem with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2010
12 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,004
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Kaylem: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaylem from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 62 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kaylem remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaylem 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 Kaylem during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaylem
The name Kaylem is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Kaleb, which is derived from the biblical figure Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land. The name Caleb is thought to mean "faithful" or "whole-hearted" in Hebrew. It first appeared in the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible, and its earliest recorded use dates back to around the 13th century BCE.
The name Kaylem likely emerged as an anglicized version of Kaleb, with the "y" substituting for the Hebrew letter "k" and the addition of the "em" ending, which is a common suffix in English names. This spelling variation began to appear in English-speaking regions during the late 20th century, perhaps as a way to give the name a more modern or distinctive flair.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kaylem was Kaylem Krasker, a Polish-born American artist and illustrator who lived from 1907 to 1986. He is known for his work in the pulp magazine industry, creating vibrant covers for publications like Weird Tales and Planet Stories.
Another notable figure with this name was Kaylem Oseguera, a Honduran footballer who played as a defender for various clubs in Honduras and El Salvador between the late 1990s and early 2000s. He represented the Honduran national team in several international competitions.
In the field of literature, Kaylem Rashid is a contemporary British author and journalist of Pakistani descent. He has written several novels and non-fiction works exploring themes of identity, cultural heritage, and social issues.
Kaylem Udell was an American businessman and philanthropist from the early 20th century. He founded the Udell Manufacturing Company, a successful metal fabrication business, and was known for his charitable contributions to educational and community organizations in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lastly, Kaylem Gatchalian is a Filipino actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films since the late 2000s. She is recognized for her roles in several popular Philippine television series.
While not as common as some other names, Kaylem has been used throughout various cultures and time periods, often as a unique spelling variation of the more traditional Kaleb or Caleb. Its origins can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts, and it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions over the centuries.
People
Kaylem + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaylem 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
Kaylem: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaylem?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaylem 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Kaylem a common name?
We classify Kaylem as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 142 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaylem most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaylem was 2010, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaylem is about 12 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 Kaylem in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaylem a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaylem in the SSA data are male. 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 Kaylem still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaylem 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 Kaylem 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 are named Kaylem?
Want to know how many people share the name Kaylem? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.