Kaelyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kaelyn is a modern English name with roots in the Irish word 'Cailin', meaning 'girl'. It has evolved from historical forms like 'Cailin' and 'Kay'. The name is often associated with traits of purity and slenderness, and it does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend for unique names. Variants include Kaylin and Kailyn, and it is currently viewed as trendy and feminine.
The name Kaelyn is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest 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, Kaelyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling 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, 'Kaelyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11250th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13079th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18598th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9243rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1483rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 483rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 836th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaelyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaelyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪlɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kaelyn is a modern name derived from the name 'Cailin', which means 'girl' in Irish. It has also been associated with the name 'Kay', which is of English origin.
Meaning
pure, slender
Language Evolution
Cailin, Kay, Kaelyn
Historical Usage
Kaelyn emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of modern invented names, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Kaylin, Kailyn, Cailyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kaelyn is perceived as a trendy and feminine name, popular among parents seeking unique yet accessible names for their daughters.
Famous People
Kaelyn Treadway, social media influencer, Kaelyn Pannier, actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaelyn"
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 "Kaelyn"
"Kaelyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11250th of 16616 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13079th of 24088 | 46 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18598th of 23106 | 13 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9243rd of 12526 | 20 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1483rd of 27321 | 1,566 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 483rd of 35406 | 9,935 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 836th of 30306 | 3,894 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaelyn" 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 "Kaelyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.20% 1371st/3685 |
35.13% 1572nd/4475 |
29.61% 1538th/5194 |
22.27% 1407th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.21% 422nd/4582 |
8.97% 463rd/5164 |
6.63% 485th/7313 |
7.73% 577th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.54% 898th/3984 |
16.96% 761st/4487 |
11.43% 780th/6822 |
16.19% 1016th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kaelyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaelyn" 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.