Caylin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Caylin is an Irish name meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'. It evolved from the name Caelan and is considered a modern variation. The name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking regions, and is viewed as trendy. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Caylin is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Caylin has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Caylin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8429th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15196th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3249th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1962nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4384th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Caylin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Caylin"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪlɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Caylin is derived from the Irish name Caelan, which means 'slender' or 'narrow'. It is often considered a modern variation of the traditional Irish name.
Meaning
slender, narrow
Language Evolution
Caelan, Cailin, Caylin
Historical Usage
Caylin gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern name choice, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Caelan, Cailin, Kaylin
Modern Popularity & Image
Caylin is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a youthful and vibrant identity.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Caylin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Caylin"
"Caylin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8429th of 16616 | 51 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 15196th of 24088 | 30 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3249th of 27321 | 503 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1962nd of 35406 | 1,571 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4384th of 30306 | 389 |
Regional Popularity of "Caylin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Caylin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
73.89% 2723rd/3685 |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
52.19% 2711th/5194 |
59.54% 3761st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.90% 2103rd/4582 |
43.80% 2262nd/5164 |
23.89% 1747th/7313 |
33.62% 2509th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
87.74% 3937th/4487 |
63.03% 4300th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Caylin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Caylin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.