Kelyn
girl nameKelyn entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #5661 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1981–2025
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rank today
#5661
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #7821 |
| 1990s | #8175 |
| 2000s | #7940 |
| 2010s | #9577 |
| 2020s | #12142 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Kelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelyn alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelyn in 2025?
- Kelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kelyn most popular?
- Kelyn peaked in 1999, reaching #5661 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kelyn with classmates?
- Kelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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