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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kylynn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kylyn|Kymani
Celtic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Kylynn

◈

KY-lin · 2 syllables

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Girl
#3531
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#3531
Popularity score: 18
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#3523 in 2021
5yr
+210 ranks
Velocity
+210
Birth frequency
1.2 per 100,000 births
Boy
#9466
Popularity score: 8
↓ Fading
Peak
#5581 in 2023
5yr
-3885 ranks
Velocity
-3885
Birth frequency
2.2 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)20202024

Rank #9466 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Kylynn

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9466

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3531 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Kylynn

Popularity score: 18  ·  SSA Rank: #3531

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+210 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
20 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
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
CelticScottishNatureUnisex2-syllableModern-coinageSurname-derivedStreaming-place-nameContemporaryGender-neutralRare
Character
gracefully streamlined
STRONG
High confidence

Kylynn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3531 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +210 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9466 · very rare
Kylynn at a Glance
Meaning:From the Gaelic 'caol' (narrow, slender) or modern coinage blending Kyle with the feminine suffix -lynn, suggesting a streamlined or elegant nature.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#3523 in 2021
5yr change:+210 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #3531 · Boy #9466
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Kyle◈Kyler◈Kellen◈Rylan◈Linden◈Dylan◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Finley◈Soren◈Caspian◈Stellan◈Beckett◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kylynn
Wren◈IvyHazelFinley◈Rowan◈Beckett◈Quinn◈Sage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kylynn · Overview
Summary

Kylynn is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #3531 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kylynn scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 210 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Kylynn carries a cool, grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kylynn is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kylynn.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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