Kailen
3 countries#4396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kailen was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,673 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #4396 · peaked in 2008 with 71 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
328 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 29 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
317 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1688 · peaked in 2017 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
11 births recorded 2016–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kailen’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3227 | — |
| 2007 | #3687 | ↓460 |
| 2008 | #3165 | ↑522 |
| 2009 | #3332 | ↓167 |
| 2010 | #3531 | ↓199 |
| 2011 | #3994 | ↓463 |
| 2012 | #3530 | ↑464 |
| 2013 | #3661 | ↓131 |
| 2014 | #2847 | ↑814 |
| 2015 | #4407 | ↓1560 |
| 2016 | #3161 | ↑1246 |
| 2017 | #4105 | ↓944 |
| 2018 | #3891 | ↑214 |
| 2019 | #3571 | ↑320 |
| 2020 | #3136 | ↑435 |
| 2021 | #3021 | ↑115 |
| 2022 | #3995 | ↓974 |
| 2023 | #2895 | ↑1100 |
| 2024 | #3161 | ↓266 |
| 2025 | #4396 | ↓1235 |
Frequently asked questions about Kailen
Is Kailen a popular name?
Yes — Kailen currently ranks #4396 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kailen more common for boys or girls?
Kailen is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kailen most popular?
Kailen peaked in 2008 in United States, with 71 recorded births that year.
Is Kailen rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kailen’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6238 in 1983 to #4396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kailen?
At least 2,001 babies have been recorded with the name Kailen across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kailen popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kailen appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kailen?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kailen include Kaid.
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