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Kayleen is a modern English name derived from the combination of the names Kay and Eileen, meaning pure and bright light. It has evolved from historical forms like Kay and Eileen, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary influences. The name does not have biblical relevance, but it gained recognition in the late 20th century. Today, it conveys modernity and uniqueness, while variants like Kailyn and Eileen showcase its versatility.

The name Kayleen 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 West region. 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, Kayleen has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too 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, 'Kayleen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3275th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1693rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2420th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1461st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1178th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1481st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kayleen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.