Declining since 2010, #2,514 for girls today.
Popularity of Kayleen since 1934
Babies named Kayleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 212 |
| 1950s | 384 |
| 1960s | 461 |
| 1970s | 280 |
| 1980s | 681 |
| 1990s | 1,360 |
| 2000s | 1,966 |
| 2010s | 1,948 |
| 2020s | 671 |
Meaning & origin
Kayleen entered U.S. birth records in 1934 and has since been used as a feminine given name. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, when it ranked 2,514th; by 2025 it had fallen into declining usage, reflecting a broader shift away from creatively-spelled -leen names. The name has been most common in Texas and California, states known for diverse naming trends. Kayleen's 1-in-22,961 frequency in 2025 places it well outside the mainstream, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding choice.
Kayleen is a 20th-century coinage, formed by combining Kay (often a short form of Katherine) with the popular feminine suffix -leen (derived from names like Eileen or Kathleen). It first appeared in birth records in the 1930s and gained modest use through the remainder of the century, peaking around 2010.
Where Kayleen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kayleen” around the world
Where Kayleen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Leen, Kiki
Sibling names for Kayleen
Names that share Kayleen's style, for a brother or sister.
