Kylin: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “modern coinage; possibly from Ky- and -lin”
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Say it
- KY-lin · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Both (40% girls, 60% boys since 1880)
Kylin is most often a modern coined name in English-speaking use, likely influenced by elements such as Ky- and -lin. It can also coincide with other unrelated words or names, so its exact etymology may vary. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.
How popular is Kylin?
Babies named Kylin in 2024156
2024 rank#1,510 boys
Peak year2022
Total US babies since 18803,321
Kylin has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.
Names like Kylin
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
- Sevynmodern spelling of Seven · American (modern coinage)
- Kaycemodern spelling of Casey · American (modern coinage)
- Jreammodern spelling inspired by dream · American (modern coinage)
- Jaidenmodern variant of Jaden · American (modern coinage)
- Karsynmodern variant of Carson · American (modern coinage)
- Lakenmodern coinage from lake · American (modern coinage)
- Carsynmodern spelling of Carson · American (modern coinage)
- Jaylinmodern blend of Jay and Lynn · American (modern coinage)
Kylin questions
What does the name Kylin mean?
Kylin means "modern coinage; possibly from Ky- and -lin". It comes from American (modern coinage). Kylin is most often a modern coined name in English-speaking use, likely influenced by elements such as Ky- and -lin. It can also coincide with other unrelated words or names, so its exact etymology may vary.
Is Kylin a boy or girl name?
Kylin is used for both: about 40% of US babies named Kylin since 1880 were girls.
How popular is Kylin?
156 US babies were named Kylin in 2024. Its peak year was 2022.
How do you pronounce Kylin?
Kylin is usually pronounced KY-lin.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.