Kynleigh
Girl name · #4147 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kynleigh? In official American birth records, Kynleigh has been tracked continuously since 1999, giving it 26 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 35 baby girls were named Kynleigh, placing it at #4147 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1477, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 51,429 girls born in 2025 was named Kynleigh.
Babies named Kynleigh per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 26-year story
Kynleigh first appears in the Social Security records in 1999, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 189 girls were named Kynleigh — good for #1270 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kynleigh against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kynleigh in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kynleigh is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kynleigh will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kynleigh is most common
State-level data for Kynleigh is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kynleigh
Statistically, parents drawn to Kynleigh tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kinleigh, Kenleigh, Kenzleigh, Kensleigh, and Aubreigh.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kynleigh | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4067 |
| 2024 | 47 | #3335 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2823 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2604 |
| 2021 | 87 | #2154 |
| 2020 | 101 | #1893 |
| 2019 | 131 | #1614 |
| 2018 | 128 | #1650 |
| 2017 | 162 | #1409 |
| 2016 | 144 | #1550 |
| 2015 | 155 | #1477 |
| 2014 | 189 | #1270 |
| 2013 | 133 | #1616 |
| 2012 | 144 | #1530 |
| 2011 | 134 | #1612 |
| 2010 | 81 | #2341 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3000 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3779 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6552 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8715 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6528 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9892 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9048 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8837 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8758 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kynleigh?
In official American birth records, the name Kynleigh first appeared in 1999 (over 26 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 26 years.
Is Kynleigh a popular girl name?
Kynleigh ranked #4147 among girls in 2025 with 35 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1477.
When was the name Kynleigh most popular?
Kynleigh peaked in 2014, when 189 American girls received the name (ranked #1270 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kynleigh?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 51,429 newborn American girls was named Kynleigh. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.