UK name, mostly girls
Kaylin
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "slender" or "pretty".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaylin is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Kaylin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3218, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 16 births.
This profile covers 184 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1999 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 245 living people in the UK are called Kaylin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaylin ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 16 girls were registered as Kaylin.
- • Kaylin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #537 in 2014.
- • About 245 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaylin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.9% of Kaylin registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3218
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2007
16 births
Estimated living
245
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Kaylin
In England and Wales birth records, Kaylin has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 2.1% of registrations are for boys and 97.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Kaylin registered for boys
- Ranked #2,857 in 2003
- 4 boys registered in 2003
- Peak: 2003 (4 births)
Kaylin registered for girls
- Ranked #3,218 in 2023
- 7 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2007 (16 births)
Meaning
What does Kaylin mean?
The name Kaylin is a modern variation of the Irish name Caitlín, which is the diminutive form of the Irish Gaelic name Cáit. Cáit is derived from the Old Irish name Cátan, which is thought to have originated from the Latin name Catina. The name Catina may have been derived from the Latin word "catus," meaning "pure" or "unsullied."
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaylin dates back to the late 20th century, as it began to gain popularity as a alternative spelling of the more traditional Irish names Caitlin and Cathleen. While the name Kaylin has no direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Irish Gaelic roots can be traced back to the early medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kaylin was Kaylin Kathleen Haught, an American actress born in 1981. Kaylin Kathleen Haught is known for her roles in various television series and films, including "The Shield" and "Just Friends."
Kaylin Roberson, born in 1988, is an American professional basketball player who has played for various teams in the WNBA and overseas leagues. She was a standout player at Stanford University and was selected in the 2010 WNBA Draft.
Kaylin Irene Jame, a Canadian singer and songwriter, was born in 1993. She gained recognition for her participation in the seventh season of the reality show "Canadian Idol" in 2008, where she finished as a semi-finalist.
Kaylin Maria Swyers, born in 1985, is an American actress best known for her role as Lily Randall on the Showtime series "Ray Donovan." She has also appeared in various other television shows and films.
Kaylin Lee Richardson, born in 1989, is an American actress and model. She is best known for her role as Lexi in the film "Butter" and her recurring role as Becca Keeler on the television series "Stitchers."
While the name Kaylin is a relatively modern variation, its Irish Gaelic roots and the historical significance of the name Cáit contribute to its rich cultural heritage and potential for meaning and significance for those who bear the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaylin over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Kaylin in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaylin, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaylin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaylin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4242 | 20 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3572 | 70 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2574 | 89 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2770 | 5 | 1 |
Geography
Where Kaylin is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaylin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kaylin ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #537 in 2014.
Across the UK
Kaylin in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#537 in 2014
12 years of NRS records, 62 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kaylin
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaylin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaylin in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kaylin was ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Kaylin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 16 babies registered as Kaylin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaylin?
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "slender" or "pretty".
How many people are called Kaylin in the UK?
A total of 184 babies have been registered as Kaylin across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 62 more in Scotland.
Where is Kaylin most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kaylin ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #537 in 2014. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.