Declining since 2022, #3,028 for girls today.
Popularity of Keylin since 1992
Babies named Keylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 | 31 |
| 2000s | 299 | 111 |
| 2010s | 496 | 135 |
| 2020s | 353 | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Keylin is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1997. Its popularity peaked in 2022, reaching a rank of 2,523, but has since declined. In 2025, the name ranks 3,028, with roughly 1 in every 29,764 newborns being named Keylin. The name is most common in Georgia, California, and Texas. Like many -lin ending names, Keylin exemplifies a broader trend of creative phonetic constructions that became fashionable in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Its appeal likely stems from its soft, melodic sound and resemblance to established names like Kaylin and Keelin.
Keylin is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 20th century, following the trend of names ending in -lin (such as Kaylin, Braylin, and Jaylin). It likely blends the phonetic element Kay (found in names like Kayla or Katelyn) with the fashionable -lin suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997 and has no known historical or linguistic roots. It is most commonly given to girls.
Where Keylin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, Keylie
Sibling names for Keylin
Names that share Keylin's style, for a brother or sister.
