Kylin
Meaning
modern coinage, phonetic variant of Kaelin/Kaylin
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kylin peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Kylin
Most people given the name Kylin 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.
The Kylin deep dive
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