Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Caylynn since 1987
Babies named Caylynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Caylynn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987, a product of the modern trend of combining familiar name sounds. The name reached its peak popularity in 2009, though it has never entered the national top 1000. Since 2022, its usage has been rising. As a modern coinage, Caylynn lacks a deep etymology or historical cultural associations, but its melodic blend of the Kay sound and the Lynn suffix appeals to parents seeking a distinctly contemporary yet familiar-sounding name for their daughters.
Caylynn is a modern invented name, first appearing in U.S. records in 1987. It follows a pattern of combining a popular initial syllable (Cay, as in Kay or the letter K) with the common feminine suffix Lynn. The name does not have historical roots in any established language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay, Cay-Cay
Sibling names for Caylynn
Names that share Caylynn's style, for a brother or sister.
