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Kylen

boy name
Origin
Scottish
Syllables
2
Peak era
2010s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

modern variant of Kyle, from Gaelic caol 'strait'

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kylen peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Kylen

Most people given the name Kylen in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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