Kylen
- US rank
- #878
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #874 in 2023
272 babies were named Kylen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 18 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
US births per million boys, 1981–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kylen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,281 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kylen, 272 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kylen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKylen 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 yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #874.
- Then vs nowKylen is 5.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 35,088 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,281.
- Where it's lovedKylen is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #398, followed by Louisiana (#401) and South Carolina (#414). It's in the top 1,000 in 19 states.
About the name Kylen
Kylen is a boy name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Kylen for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 44 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #874 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #878, with 272 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.8 | 210,526 girls |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 161,812 girls |
| 2000s | 9.6 | 103,950 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,206 girls |
| 2020s | 10 | 97,245 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.3 | 233,161 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,295 boys |
| 2000s | 48 | 20,665 boys |
| 2010s | 103 | 9,730 boys |
| 2020s | 149 | 6,693 boys |
Other spellings of Kylen
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Kylen
What is the origin of the name Kylen?
Kylen has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Kylen a boy or girl name?
Kylen is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kylen?
Kylen ranked #878 for US boys in 2025, given to 272 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#874).