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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kilyn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kilyan|Kilynn
Celtic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kilyn

◈

KIL-in · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13435 in 2022

Peak: #13184 in 2020

→ Stable
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13435 in 2022

Peak: #13184 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16563 in 2022

Peak: #12838 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #13435 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #16563 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishNatureUnisex2-syllableModernCoolFair-hairedGaelic
Character
creative spiritindependent naturethoughtful presenceadaptable strength
STRONG
High confidence

Kilyn is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kilyn at a Glance
Meaning:Fair-haired or graceful. Derived from Celtic roots suggesting beauty and elegance, with possible connections to the Gaelic element meaning 'fair' or 'bright.'
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#13184 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #— · Girl #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KilianKylan◈Kieran◈Cillian◈Killian◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Caspian◈Soren◈Stellan◈Finn◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kilyn
Rowan◈IvyWren◈Stellan◈Beckett◈HazelPhoebeQuinn◈
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Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kilyn · Overview
Summary

Kilyn is a Celtic unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Kilyn carries a cool, grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kilyn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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