Kaylem
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,861 in 2025
15 babies were named Kaylem in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,641 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kaylem you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kaylem, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kaylem would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKaylem first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearKaylem is at its all-time high right now: #5,861 in 2025.
- TrendKaylem has climbed 1,641 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kaylem
Kaylem is a boy name of Celtic origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lem”. US birth records list Kaylem for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 19 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #5,861 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:Celtic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 2000s | 1.5 | 671,141 boys |
| 2010s | 3.3 | 304,878 boys |
| 2020s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Kaylem
What is the origin of the name Kaylem?
Kaylem has Celtic roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Kaylem a boy or girl name?
Kaylem is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kaylem?
Kaylem ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#5,861).