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Kylynn

A feminine name of Celtic origin representing "fair one".

Name Census estimates that about 1,359 living Americans carry the first name Kylynn. It is a predominantly female name (94.0% of registrations). The average person named Kylynn today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kylynn births was 2018 (81 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Kylynn. 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

  • Kylynn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.

People living today

1.4K

~ 1 in 252,211 Americans

Peak year

2018

81 babies that year

Average age

15

years old

2024 SSA rank

#3,531

Tracked since 1986

Gender

Gender distribution for Kylynn

Kylynn leans heavily female at 94.0% of total registrations, but 82 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.

94% female
Male82 (6.0%)Female1,294 (94.0%)

Kylynn as a male name

  • Ranked #9,466 in 2024
  • 8 male births in 2024
  • Peak: 2023 (17 births)

Kylynn as a female name

  • Ranked #3,531 in 2024
  • 44 female births in 2024
  • Peak: 2015 (77 births)

Popularity

Kylynn: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Kylynn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 619 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

MaleFemale
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Decades

Kylynn 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 Kylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1980s03232
1990s0162162
2000s0307307
2010s26593619
2020s56200256

Geography

Where Kylynns live

The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Indiana recorded the most babies named Kylynn, while Washington, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Kylynn

The given name Kylynn is a relatively modern name that has emerged in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and Canada. While its precise origins are unclear, it is believed to be a combination of the names Kyle and Lynn, blending elements from both.

The name Kyle has its roots in the Scottish Gaelic language and is derived from the word "cuaille," meaning "narrow" or "strait." It was originally a surname that gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century. Lynn, on the other hand, has its origins in the Old English word "linden," referring to the linden tree.

There are no known historical references to the name Kylynn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. However, its composite nature suggests that it may have emerged as a creative combination of existing names in more recent times.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kylynn can be found in the United States, where it began to appear in birth records during the late 20th century. As a relatively new name, there are few notable historical figures who have borne this moniker.

Kylynn Robinson, born in 1997, is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump. She has represented the United States at international competitions and won gold medals at the NCAA Championships.

Kylynn Penner is a Canadian actress and model known for her roles in television shows and films such as "The Killing" and "Supernatural." She was born in 1988 in British Columbia, Canada.

Kylynn Dorries is an American artist and painter based in California. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries and art shows across the United States.

Kylynn Cramer is a former American soccer player who played as a midfielder for the United States women's national soccer team and several professional clubs in the early 2000s.

Kylynn Pearson is a British fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded her own clothing line in the late 2010s, focusing on sustainable and ethical fashion.

While the name Kylynn may be relatively new, its unique blend of elements from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds adds to its distinctiveness and appeal in modern times.

People

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FAQ

Kylynn: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Kylynn?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,359 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kylynn 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 252,211 US residents.

Is Kylynn a common name?

We classify Kylynn as "Rare". It ranks above 91.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,376 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Kylynn most popular?

The single biggest year for Kylynn was 2018, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kylynn is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Kylynn a female name?

Yes, 94.0% of people registered as Kylynn 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.

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