Kaylan
Girl nameKaylan has been given to 5,203 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1997.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,203
Peak year
1997 (256 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1970
10-year trend
▼ -52%
Gender split
85% girls / 15% boys
Rank through the decades
Kaylan's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #989 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kaylan — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kaylan.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kaylan?
Kaylan has been given to 5,203 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kaylan peak?
Kaylan peaked in 1997, when 256 babies were given the name.
Is Kaylan a girl or boy name?
Kaylan is primarily a girl name (85% of babies named Kaylan are girls).
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