Caylin
Pronunciation: [ k-AYL-ihn ]
Caylin is a boy baby name. Ranked #18,668 in the US, popular nicknames include Cay, Cayie, and Caylie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Caylin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 87 babies have been named Caylin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caylin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,668 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,668
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Caylin is also used as a girl name, ranked #7251.
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About the Name Caylin
Caylin is a boy name .
Is Caylin a boy or girl name? Caylin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,668 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,251. Caylin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Caylin is currently ranked #18,668 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caylin include Cay, Cayie, Caylie, and Cayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis