Kezlin
A name of unknown origin and meaning, possibly created or coined.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kezlin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Kezlin today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kezlin births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kezlin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kezlin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,521
Tracked since 2018
Gender
Gender distribution for Kezlin
Kezlin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 12 total registrations, 6 (50.0%) were male and 6 (50.0%) were female.
Kezlin as a male name
- Ranked #11,521 in 2018
- 6 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (6 births)
Kezlin as a female name
- Ranked #14,711 in 2019
- 6 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (6 births)
Popularity
Kezlin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kezlin 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 Kezlin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kezlin
The name Kezlin has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to have originated from the Gaulish word "kez," meaning "forest," and the suffix "-lin," which denoted a diminutive form. The name was likely used to describe someone who lived in or near a wooded area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kezlin can be found in ancient Gaulish inscriptions from the region now known as modern-day France. These inscriptions suggest that the name was relatively common among the Celtic tribes that inhabited the area during that time period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Kezlin appeared in various forms, such as "Kezelin" and "Kezelinus," in medieval European records and chronicles. One notable figure who bore this name was Kezlin of Trier, a 9th-century Frankish monk and scholar who authored several religious texts.
During the Renaissance, the name Kezlin experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in regions with strong Celtic cultural influences. One prominent individual with this name was Kezlin ap Rhys (1540-1608), a Welsh poet and bard renowned for his lyrical compositions.
As the centuries progressed, the name Kezlin remained relatively uncommon but continued to be used sporadically across various cultures and regions. In the 18th century, Kezlin Poinsett (1725-1802), an American merchant and plantation owner, was a notable figure who carried this name.
More recently, in the 20th century, Kezlin Frazier (1920-1998), an American artist and sculptor, gained recognition for her abstract works and contributions to the modern art movement.
Throughout its long history, the name Kezlin has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including writers, artists, scholars, and notable figures from various walks of life. While it may not be as widespread as some other names, its Celtic origins and unique sound have ensured its enduring presence across multiple cultures and time periods.
People
Kezlin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kezlin 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
Kezlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kezlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kezlin 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kezlin a common name?
We classify Kezlin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kezlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kezlin was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kezlin is about 7 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 Kezlin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kezlin a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Kezlin 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 Kezlin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kezlin 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 Kezlin 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 Kezlin?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kezlin? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.