Kaylen
ka(y)-len
US Popularity:2941
Origin:American
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Slender; Beloved; Sweetheart
Kaylen is a gender-neutral name of American and Gaelic origin. A variant spelling of Kaylin and Kaelyn, this name translates to “slender,” stemming from the Irish word caol. It is thought to ultimately come from the names Caolán or Kayleen, giving it a beautiful definition of “beloved” or “sweetheart,” reminding baby of how much they are loved each time their name is called.
How Popular Is The Name Kaylen?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kaylen is currently #3175 on The Bump
Boy:Kaylen is currently #1780 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kaylen is currently #2146 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kaylen is currently #2941 in U.S. births
Boy:Kaylen is currently #2448 in U.S. births
Girl:Kaylen is currently #2359 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2359
in 2023
- 211
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Kaylen, June 2023
Behind the Name, Kaylyn, January 2022
Behind the Name, Caelan, December 2022
Behind the Name, Caolán, June 2023
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 184
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