How old is someone named Kaylen?
The average Kaylen is 19 years old.
Half of all living Kaylens are between 13 and 26.
When was Kaylen popular?
Kaylen rose fast and peaked in 2009, then faded almost as fast. 58% of all Kaylens were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 22 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 364 | 350 |
| 1990s | 1,545 | 1,500 |
| 2000s | 3,197 | 3,200 |
| 2010s | 2,632 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 727 | 720 |
How many Kaylens are still alive?
About 8,400 Kaylens are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 8,500 babies named Kaylen since 1949.
Nearly every Kaylen ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kaylen?
More than half of living Kaylens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 15%
- Gen Z 57%
- Gen Alpha 27%
Is Kaylen an old name?
Not really. Kaylen is younger than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kaylen will be 40 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Kaylen a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 84% of living Kaylens are women, and 16% are men.
The women average 20 and the men 17.
Names the same age as Kaylen
NAME TWIN
Kaylen's name twin is Kaylynn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kaylynn's age curve is the closest match to Kaylen's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Kayleen (27)
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Questions about the name Kaylen
How old is the average Kaylen?
The average Kaylen in the US is 19 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kaylen?
About 8,400 Kaylens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,500 babies given the name since 1949.
When was the name Kaylen most popular?
In 2009, when about 490 baby girls were named Kaylen.
Is Kaylen a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 57% of living Kaylens 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