Declining since 1994, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaylene since 1937
Babies named Kaylene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 198 |
| 1950s | 346 |
| 1960s | 531 |
| 1970s | 357 |
| 1980s | 670 |
| 1990s | 1,054 |
| 2000s | 936 |
| 2010s | 693 |
| 2020s | 258 |
Meaning & origin
Kaylene is a modern American name first recorded in 1937, exemplifying the mid-20th century trend of blending existing names with fashionable suffixes. It reached its peak popularity in 1993, a year when many similar -lene and -lyn names were in vogue. Since then, its usage has been steadily falling, reflecting a broader shift away from these stylized combinations. The name was most common in Pennsylvania, its top state, though even there its frequency was modest. Today, roughly only 1 in 43,440 girls is named Kaylene, making it a rare but recognizable choice. Its charm lies in its straightforward pronunciation and the soft, melodic quality of the -lene ending.
Kaylene is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1937. It likely arose as a blend of the name Kay, which itself can be a diminutive of Katherine or a name in its own right, combined with the fashionable suffix -lene, seen in names like Darlene and Marlene. The name peaked in popularity during the 1990s and has since declined.
Where Kaylene 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, KayKay, Lena
Sibling names for Kaylene
Names that share Kaylene's style, for a brother or sister.
