girl's name
Kahlyn
KAY-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 174
Kahlyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2007, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1995.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kahlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 62 |
How Popular Is Kahlyn?
In 2016, Kahlyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kahlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kahlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kahlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kahlyn
- English KAY-lin
Sibling Names for Kahlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kahlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kahlyn
How popular is the name Kahlyn?
In 2016, Kahlyn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kahlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Kahlyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kahlyn?
Kahlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Kahlyn most popular?
Kahlyn peaked in 2007, when 23 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.