Kailen

Unisex

Kailen has been given to 1,673 babies in the U.S. since 1983. It peaked in 2008. In 2025, about 1 in 74,264 boys was named Kailen.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,673

Peak year

2008 (71 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1983

10-year trend

▼ -34%

Gender split

44% girls / 56% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kailen — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kaidenboy

54,156 babies since 1992

Kaileygirl

27,254 babies since 1970

Kailyngirl

14,351 babies since 1981

Kaileegirl

12,953 babies since 1976

Kaylengirl

8,504 babies since 1949

Kalenunisex

6,096 babies since 1952

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kailen.

Agustinagirl

1,676 babies since 1901

Menagirl

1,678 babies since 1880

Kyleygirl

1,679 babies since 1970

Alasiagirl

1,667 babies since 1990

Marlygirl

1,665 babies since 1949

Amberlyngirl

1,683 babies since 1975

Zayragirl

1,683 babies since 1981

Jazzlynngirl

1,683 babies since 1984

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kailen?

Kailen has been given to 1,673 babies in the U.S. since 1983. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kailen peak?

Kailen peaked in 2008, when 71 babies were given the name.

Is Kailen a girl or boy name?

Kailen is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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