Kellyn

Girl name

Kellyn has been given to 2,209 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 1985.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,209

Peak year

1985 (97 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1964

10-year trend

▼ -73%

Gender split

90% girls / 10% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Kellygirl

556,365 babies since 1880

Kellenboy

18,307 babies since 1954

Kellanboy

11,269 babies since 1958

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FAQ

How popular is the name Kellyn?

Kellyn has been given to 2,209 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kellyn peak?

Kellyn peaked in 1985, when 97 babies were given the name.

Is Kellyn a girl or boy name?

Kellyn is primarily a girl name (90% of babies named Kellyn are girls).

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