Find out how popular the first name Kaylene has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kaylene by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Kaylene is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 65 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kaylene.

The history of the first name Kaylene

The name Kaylene has its origins in the English language and is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a feminine given name, likely derived from the combination of the names "Kay" and "Lena" or "Lyn." The name Kay itself is a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which has Greek roots and means "pure."

While the name Kaylene does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it may have been influenced by the popularity of names like Katherine and Helen during the Victorian era. The earliest recorded examples of the name Kaylene date back to the early 20th century, though it did not gain widespread popularity until the mid-20th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kaylene was Kaylene Harper, an Australian television actress born in 1942. She appeared in several Australian TV series and films in the 1960s and 1970s.

Another notable individual with the name Kaylene was Kaylene Blasingame, an American actress and model born in 1951. She appeared in several television shows and films in the 1970s and 1980s, including the popular series "The Dukes of Hazzard."

In the world of sports, Kaylene Corbett, a Canadian track and field athlete born in 1965, competed in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the heptathlon in 1992.

Kaylene Whitelock, an Australian netball player born in 1982, has also made a name for herself in the sporting world. She has represented Australia in international competitions and played in the Suncorp Super Netball league.

Kaylene Whisler, an American politician born in 1978, has served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates since 2018, representing the 48th district.

It is worth noting that while the name Kaylene has been used throughout various parts of the world, it seems to have gained more popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in Australia, Canada, and the United States.

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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