Kylend
A masculine name derived from Scottish elements meaning "handsome companion".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kylend. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kylend today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kylend births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kylend. 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 Kylend. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,328
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Kylend: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kylend from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kylend 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 Kylend 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 Kylend
The name Kylend is a modern English name that appears to have originated in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the names Kyle and Lend, both of which have roots in different cultures and languages.
Kyle is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "caol," meaning "narrow" or "strait." It was initially used as a surname but later became a popular given name, especially in English-speaking countries. The name gained widespread recognition in Scotland and England during the Middle Ages.
Lend, on the other hand, has its origins in the Old English word "lænden," which means "to grant" or "to lend." It was commonly used as a surname in Britain during the Anglo-Saxon period and later evolved into a given name.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Kylend dates back to the late 20th century, although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact year or individual who first combined these two names. It is likely that Kylend was created as a unique and modern twist on the more traditional names Kyle and Lend.
While there are no historical references to the name Kylend in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kylend is Kylend Cason, an American football player who played for the University of Oklahoma in the early 2000s.
Another notable individual named Kylend is Kylend Bolden, an American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Kylend Bolden. He has competed in various independent wrestling promotions across the United States since the late 2010s.
In the world of music, Kylend Heatherly is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and singles since the early 2010s. His unique blend of indie rock and folk music has garnered a dedicated following.
Kylend Michaels is an American author and screenwriter best known for his work in the science fiction and fantasy genres. His debut novel, "The Kylend Chronicles," was published in 2015 and received critical acclaim.
Lastly, Kylend Briggs is a Canadian entrepreneur and business executive who co-founded a successful technology startup in the early 2010s. He has been recognized for his innovative approach to software development and has been featured in various business publications.
People
Kylend + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kylend 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
Kylend: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kylend?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kylend 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kylend a common name?
We classify Kylend as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kylend most popular?
The single biggest year for Kylend was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kylend 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 Kylend in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kylend a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kylend 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 Kylend still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kylend 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 Kylend 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 Americans are named Kylend?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Kylend at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.