Kilynn
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly an invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 439 living Americans carry the first name Kilynn. It is a predominantly female name (98.6% of registrations). The average person named Kilynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kilynn births was 2016 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kilynn. 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
439
~ 1 in 780,762 Americans
Peak year
2016
33 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,762
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Kilynn
Kilynn leans heavily female at 98.6% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kilynn as a male name
- Ranked #11,603 in 2023
- 6 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Kilynn as a female name
- Ranked #7,762 in 2024
- 14 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (33 births)
Popularity
Kilynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kilynn 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 244 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kilynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kilynn 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 Kilynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kilynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kilynn
The name Kilynn is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic language. It is thought to be a variation of the name Cailean, which is the Scottish Gaelic form of the name Colin. The name Colin is derived from the Gaelic word "caillin," meaning "young pup" or "whelp."
While the exact origin of the name Kilynn is uncertain, it is likely that it emerged as a feminized version of the traditionally masculine name Colin or Cailean. The addition of the "ynn" ending is a common way to create a feminine form of a name in Scottish and Irish naming traditions.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Kilynn in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name's connection to the Gaelic language suggests that it may have been used in Scotland and possibly parts of Ireland from the Middle Ages onwards.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kilynn is Kilynn Bundy, a Canadian actress born in 1985. She is known for her roles in television shows such as "The Killing" and "Rogue."
Another notable bearer of the name is Kilynn Lunsford, an American singer-songwriter and musician born in 1990. She has released several albums and has toured extensively, performing her blend of folk and alternative rock music.
Kilynn Van Dolah (born 1982) is an American lawyer and political activist who has worked on various campaigns and initiatives related to environmental protection and social justice issues.
In the world of sports, Kilynn Johnson (born 1988) is a former professional basketball player who played for several teams in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
Historically, the name Kilynn may have been used in Scottish and Irish communities, but it is difficult to find records of specific individuals from earlier periods due to the relatively recent popularity of the name.
People
Kilynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kilynn 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
Kilynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kilynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 439 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kilynn 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 780,762 US residents.
Is Kilynn a common name?
We classify Kilynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 443 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kilynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kilynn was 2016, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kilynn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kilynn a female name?
Yes, 98.6% of people registered as Kilynn 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.