Rising since 2005, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaylem since 1999
Babies named Kaylem per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Kaylem is a modern American invention that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1999. As of 2025, it ranks 5,861, with about 1 in 113,872 boys receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising consistently since 2005, and its peak year to date is 2025. The name follows a pattern of creating new names by combining a trendy initial syllable (Kay) with a fashionable suffix (-lem), similar to names like Kaleb or William. Kaylem has not recorded any top-state concentrations, reflecting its scattered use across the country. Though its origins are purely modern and not tied to any historical or cultural tradition, it fits comfortably alongside other contemporary invented names like Kaden and Jaxon.
Kaylem first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, suggesting a modern coinage. It is likely formed by blending the popular initial sound "Kay" (as in Kaden, Kayden) with the suffix "-lem" (influenced by names like Kaleb or William). The name has no known historical or linguistic roots outside of this contemporary trend.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, K
Sibling names for Kaylem
Names that share Kaylem's style, for a brother or sister.
