Kailin
Girl name · American · English
- US rank
- #7,133
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,328 in 1997
15 babies were named Kailin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 836 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kailin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 107,527 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kailin, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kailin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKailin first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #2,328. Today it's #7,133, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKailin was 3.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,468 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 107,527.
- TrendKailin has climbed 836 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,133. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kailin
Kailin is a girl name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Kailin for girls from 1981 to 2025, in 45 of those 45 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #2,328 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,133, with 15 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.3 | 159,292 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 49,407 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 42,373 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 75,131 girls |
| 2020s | 9.2 | 108,499 girls |
Other spellings of Kailin
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Kailin
What is the origin of the name Kailin?
Kailin has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Kailin a boy or girl name?
Kailin is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kailin?
Kailin ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#2,328).