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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kilynn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kilyn|Kim
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kilynn

◈

kih-LIN · 2 syllables

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Girl
#7762
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#7762
Popularity score: 10
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#5975 in 2020
5yr
+2206 ranks
Velocity
+2206
Birth frequency
3.9 per 1,000,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11603 in 2023

Peak: #11603 in 2023

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

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2206 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
Won't be common in class

Kilynn is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
CelticScottishNatureUnisexModern2-syllablePlace-nameRareContemporary
STRONG
High confidence

Kilynn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7762 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2206 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kilynn at a Glance
Meaning:From Scottish roots meaning 'narrow strait' or 'wood.' A modern invention blending Kil- (Celtic place prefix) with the feminine suffix -lynn.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#5975 in 2020
5yr change:+2206 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #7762 · Boy #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Kellen◈Kieran◈Kylan◈KilianLinn
Similar Style
Rowan◈Finley◈Sawyer◈Callen◈Lennon◈
Works well with
Rowan◈Finley◈Wren◈EvelynCallumIvyBeckett◈Hazel
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kilynn · Overview
Summary

Kilynn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7762 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kilynn scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2206 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Kilynn carries a cool, grounded, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kilynn is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kilynn.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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