Kaylen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kaylen is a modern English name that means 'pure' or 'keeper of the keys.' It evolved from earlier names like Kay and Kayla, reflecting a blend of contemporary naming trends. The name does not have biblical significance, but it has gained popularity since the late 20th century, especially in the United States. Variants of the name include Kayla and Kailyn, and it is often viewed as a trendy choice for parents today. Notable individuals with the name include athletes and social media influencers.
The name Kaylen is most popular in Georgia, 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, Kaylen has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kaylen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4156th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2798th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2829th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1847th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 924th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1581st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kaylen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kaylen"
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪlən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Kaylen is a contemporary name that likely derives from a combination of elements from other names, particularly 'Kay' and the suffix '-len,' which is often used in feminine names.
Meaning
Pure, keeper of the keys
Language Evolution
Kay, Kayla, Kailyn, Kailin
Historical Usage
Kaylen emerged as a name in the late 20th century and has gained popularity particularly in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s.
Variants & Derivatives
Kayla, Kailyn, Kailin, Kaylee
Modern Popularity & Image
Kaylen is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Kaylen Alexander (athlete), Kaylen McCabe (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kaylen"
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 "Kaylen"
"Kaylen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4156th of 16616 | 191 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2798th of 24088 | 607 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2829th of 23106 | 519 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11493rd of 19264 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1847th of 27321 | 1,112 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 924th of 35406 | 4,269 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1581st of 30306 | 1,662 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaylen" 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) |
- | - | - |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
54.60% 2502nd/4582 |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
36.92% 2700th/7313 |
39.58% 2954th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
- |
38.17% 2604th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kaylen" 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) |
52.18% 1923rd/3685 |
- |
30.42% 1580th/5194 |
33.67% 2127th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.65% 992nd/4582 |
28.51% 1472nd/5164 |
9.53% 697th/7313 |
15.82% 1181st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.14% 1878th/3984 |
46.47% 2085th/4487 |
18.28% 1247th/6822 |
29.48% 1850th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kaylen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kaylen" 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.