Caylynn

Caylynn is a feminine name of modern American origin, typically considered a creative combination of the popular 'Cay' prefix (as in Caylee) and the common name suffix 'lynn'. It emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward inventing melodic-sounding feminine names with distinctive spellings. The 'Cay' element may derive from the Greek 'Katherine' meaning 'pure', while 'lynn' comes from an English word referring to a waterfall or lake. Caylynn presents a contemporary alternative to more traditional names while maintaining familiar phonetic elements. Though not among the most common names, its pleasant sound and unique spelling appeal to parents seeking something recognizably modern yet not overly common.

Pronounced KAY-lin.

As of October 2026, Caylynn ranked #9652 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #5249 in 2009.