UK boy's name
Kayln
Feminine variant of the English name Kaylin, derived from the Norman French word "cahillen" meaning "slender".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kayln is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kayln popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Kayln is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kayln. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kayln ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Kayln.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kayln as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kayln mean?
The name Kayln has its origins in the English language and is believed to have emerged during the late 19th century. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the name Kaylin, which is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "cadhla," meaning "beautiful." The earliest recorded use of the name Kayln dates back to the late 1800s, but it did not gain widespread popularity until the mid-20th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kayln was Kayln Wilcox, an American businesswoman born in 1879 in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a pioneering entrepreneur and founded the successful Wilcox Manufacturing Company, which produced household goods and kitchenware.
Another notable figure was Kayln Morrison, a British suffragette and activist born in 1892 in London, England. She played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement and was arrested multiple times for her involvement in protests and demonstrations advocating for women's right to vote.
In the field of literature, Kayln Sinclair was a celebrated American author and poet born in 1915 in New York City. Her works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, garnered critical acclaim and won several prestigious literary awards during her lifetime.
Kayln Beaumont, born in 1928 in Paris, France, was a renowned fashion designer whose innovative and avant-garde creations influenced the world of haute couture for several decades. Her designs were favored by celebrities and socialites, and she was widely regarded as a trailblazer in the fashion industry.
Lastly, Kayln Whitaker, an American athlete born in 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, was a pioneering figure in women's basketball. She was a standout player at the collegiate level and later became one of the first female basketball coaches in the United States, paving the way for future generations of women in the sport.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Kayln, each making significant contributions to their respective fields and leaving an indelible mark on society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kayln by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kayln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kayln
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kayln: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kayln in the UK right now?
In 2015, Kayln was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kayln most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Kayln in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kayln?
Feminine variant of the English name Kaylin, derived from the Norman French word "cahillen" meaning "slender".
How many people are called Kayln in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kayln across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.