Kalyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kalyn is an English name derived from the Irish name Caelan, meaning 'slender' or 'victorious'. It has evolved from Kaylin and is associated with modern naming trends that emphasize uniqueness. The name does not have biblical relevance and became popular in the late 20th century. Kalyn is often viewed as a feminine and contemporary name, and notable figures with this name include Kalyn Ponga and Kalyn McGowan.
The name Kalyn 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, Kalyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, 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 male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kalyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4118th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7222nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13788th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6429th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4126th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 923rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1092nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3664th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kalyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kalyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪlɪn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Kalyn is a modern name that is often considered a variant of the name Kaylin, which itself may derive from the Irish name Caelan, meaning 'slender' or 'victorious'.
Meaning
slender, victorious
Language Evolution
Kaylin, Caelan
Historical Usage
The name Kalyn gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of the trend for unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Kaylin, Kailyn, Cailin
Modern Popularity & Image
Kalyn is perceived as a contemporary and feminine name that conveys a sense of individuality and modernity.
Famous People
Kalyn Ponga, Kalyn McGowan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kalyn"
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 "Kalyn"
"Kalyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4118th of 16616 | 194 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7222nd of 24088 | 152 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13788th of 23106 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6429th of 12526 | 63 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4126th of 19264 | 232 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 923rd of 27321 | 3,105 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1092nd of 35406 | 3,483 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3664th of 30306 | 510 |
Regional Popularity of "Kalyn" 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) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kalyn" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.09% 814th/3685 |
29.59% 1324th/4475 |
14.29% 742nd/5194 |
21.17% 1337th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.73% 950th/4582 |
29.88% 1543rd/5164 |
11.12% 813th/7313 |
24.11% 1799th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
66.44% 2647th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
41.84% 2854th/6822 |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kalyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kalyn" 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.