Keylin
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Keylin
Keylin is a modern feminine name with possible origins as a variant of Kaylin or a combination of the prefix 'Key-' with the popular '-lin' suffix. The name may evoke qualities of being essential or important (like a key) while maintaining a melodic, contemporary sound. While not traditionally common, Keylin has seen increasing usage in the United States in recent decades, particularly among parents seeking distinctive yet accessible names for their daughters. The name carries a bright, energetic quality and fits well with current trending names that feature the '-lin' ending. Keylin may also be interpreted as a blend of 'Kay' (meaning rejoice) and 'Lynn' (from the Welsh word for lake), creating a meaning along the lines of 'joyful lake' or 'rejoicing water.'
Keylin is also given to boys.
Pronounced KEY-lin.
As of October 2026, Keylin ranked #13279 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #4261 in 2002.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,627 | 21 | #3,753 | 41 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,367 | 48 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,884 | 59 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,037 | 54 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #2,981 | 55 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,423 | 46 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #2,989 | 54 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,231 | 50 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,260 | 83 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,717 | 64 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #3,298 | 48 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,050 | 54 |