How old is someone named Kaylan?
The average Kaylan is 26 years old.
Half of all living Kaylans are between 19 and 33.
When was Kaylan popular?
Kaylan had one big moment, peaking in 1997. 55% of the babies ever named Kaylan arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 761 | 740 |
| 1990s | 1,915 | 1,900 |
| 2000s | 1,592 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 726 | 720 |
| 2020s | 198 | 200 |
How many Kaylans are still alive?
About 5,100 Kaylans are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 5,200 babies named Kaylan since 1970.
Nearly every Kaylan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kaylan?
About half of living Kaylans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 37%
- Gen Z 51%
- Gen Alpha 11%
Is Kaylan an old name?
Not really. Kaylan is younger than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Kaylan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 85% of living Kaylans are women, and 15% are men.
The women average 27 and the men 22.
Names the same age as Kaylan
NAME TWIN
Kaylan's name twin is Tatiana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tatiana's age curve is the closest match to Kaylan's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Kaylan
How old is the average Kaylan?
The average Kaylan in the US is 26 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kaylan?
About 5,100 Kaylans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,200 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Kaylan most popular?
In 1997, when about 260 baby girls were named Kaylan.
Is Kaylan a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 51% of living Kaylans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this