Holding steady.
Popularity of Kayelyn since 1986
Babies named Kayelyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 114 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kayelyn is a modern name that first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1986. It belongs to a generation of names formed by blending Kay with the fashionable suffix -lyn, a pattern that created many similar-sounding names in the late 20th century. The name reached its highest usage in 1999, and while it has never broken into the top 1000, it has maintained a stable presence over the decades. Its trajectory suggests that Kayelyn remains a low-key but persistent choice, often favored in regions like the Midwest and South.
Kayelyn is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the mid-1980s. It is likely a combination of the popular name element Kay (often from Katherine or Kayla) and the suffix -lyn (from Lynn), a fashion that has produced many contemporary girls' names. The name saw its peak usage in 1999 and has since remained in steady but low usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kay Kay
Sibling names for Kayelyn
Names that share Kayelyn's style, for a brother or sister.
