Declining since 1997, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Caylin since 1981
Babies named Caylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 689 |
| 2000s | 956 |
| 2010s | 600 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Caylin is a modern English respelling that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1981. Its popularity peaked in 2009 and has been steadily declining since 1997. As of the latest data from 2025, the name ranks 10,917, with approximately 1 in 200,908 newborns receiving it. The name's trajectory shows a falling trend, reflecting the broader shift away from -lin suffix names that were popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite the decline, Caylin remains a familiar choice for parents seeking a contemporary variation of the classic Caitlin, offering a distinct spelling without straying far from familiar sounds.
Caylin is a modern respelling of Kaylin or Caitlin, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, the Irish equivalent of Katherine. The name Katherine is of Greek origin, from 'katharos' meaning 'pure'. The spelling Caylin emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trend of unique spellings of popular names like Kaylee and Caitlyn.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay, Cay-Cay, Linny
Sibling names for Caylin
Names that share Caylin's style, for a brother or sister.
