Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kailene since 1985
Babies named Kailene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Kailene is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1985, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating feminine names with the popular '-lene' suffix. Its rank of 14,942 in 2025 indicates very infrequent use, with approximately 1 in every 321,453 babies receiving the name that year. The name reached its highest popularity in 1993, though it has never been common. Kailene's trajectory has remained stable over the past decades, neither surging nor falling dramatically. It lacks a long historical etymology but fits comfortably alongside similar-sounding names like Kaylene and Kayleen. Parents drawn to soft, melodic names with a modern feel may find Kailene distinctive without being unfamiliar.
Kailene is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending elements from popular names such as Kayla and Eileen. It first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-1980s, consistent with the trend of creating melodic names using the '-lene' suffix. Its use has remained stable at a low frequency.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Lena, Kae
Sibling names for Kailene
Names that share Kailene's style, for a brother or sister.
