Declining since 2011, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Kayelynn since 1990
Babies named Kayelynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Kayelynn is a modern American name that first appeared in official U.S. records in 1990, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of creating new names by blending popular elements. Its peak year was 2008, when it ranked 14942, with approximately 1 in 321453 babies given the name that year. Since 2011, its usage has been declining. Despite its contemporary origin, Kayelynn fits alongside other inventive names that combine recognizable parts, such as Kay and Lynn, which have long been fashionable individually. The name has no strong regional associations in the United States.
Kayelynn is a modern American coinage, blending the popular prefix Kay (itself a diminutive of Katherine or variant of Kayla) with the suffix Lynn (from Welsh 'lake' or 'waterfall,' often used as a feminine name component). The name emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting the trend of creating novel names by combining familiar elements. It rose in usage during the 1990s and 2000s, peaking in 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kay Kay
Sibling names for Kayelynn
Names that share Kayelynn's style, for a brother or sister.
