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Kaylyn

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Pronounced KAY-lihn /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: LakeMedium

In 30 seconds: Kaylyn is an English girl's name meaning 'lake.'
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLake
U.S. rank (2024)#2857 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births58 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,982

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719492024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kaylyn is an English name carrying the meaning 'lake.' It belongs to a busy cluster of similar spellings — Caelan, Cailyn, Kaelyn, Kailyn and Kalyn — that all share the same two-part sound. The -lyn ending in particular ties it to a broad trend of modern English girls' names.

The many alternate spellings show how flexible the name is in writing while the spoken form stays steady. It is carried by figures such as Kaylyn Kyle.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kaylyn is 'lake', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Kaylyn — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CaelanCailynKaelynKailynKalyn

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kaylyn Kyle (1988–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Kaylyn…

Kaelyn— A direct spelling variant of Kaylyn with the same sound.
Kailyn— Another respelling listed among Kaylyn's variations.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaylyn mean?

Kaylyn is usually explained as meaning 'lake' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kaylyn?

It's commonly said KAY-lihn /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/.

Is Kaylyn a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kaylyn is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kaylyn?

In 2024, Kaylyn ranked #2857 in the U.S. for girls, with 58 births recorded.