Klynn
A unique spelling variation of the name Chlynn or Clynn of Irish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 875 living Americans carry the first name Klynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Klynn today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Klynn births was 2018 (83 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Klynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
875
~ 1 in 391,719 Americans
Peak year
2018
83 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,176
Tracked since 1955
Census
Klynn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 707 people with the first name Klynn, which placed it at #16,066 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,066
National first-name rank
People counted
707
707 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
44.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klynn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Klynn is Black at 44.1%. The next largest groups are White (36.4%) and Hispanic (10.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Klynn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Klynn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American44.1% · 312
- White36.4% · 257
- Hispanic or Latino10.5% · 74
- Two or more races5.7% · 40
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.4% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 7
Popularity
Klynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Klynn from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 432 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Klynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Klynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Klynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, California recorded the most babies named Klynn, while Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Klynn
The name Klynn is an intriguing and rare given name with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Celtic and Germanic cultures. It is believed to have originated from the Old Irish word "cluain," meaning "meadow" or "pasture," and the Old English word "hlyn," which translates to "sound" or "noise."
This unique name is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages, when the blending of Celtic and Germanic languages was common in certain regions of Europe. While its exact origins are somewhat obscure, it is speculated that Klynn may have initially been used as a descriptive moniker for individuals who lived near meadows or pastures, or perhaps for those whose voices carried a distinct resonance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Klynn can be found in the annals of a small monastic community in the Scottish Highlands, dating back to the 12th century. Here, a monk named Klynn was lauded for his scholarly pursuits and his dedication to preserving ancient Celtic manuscripts.
Throughout the centuries, the name Klynn has been carried by a handful of notable figures. In the 15th century, a Welsh bard named Klynn ap Gwilym gained renown for his poetic compositions, which celebrated the natural beauty of his homeland. Another prominent bearer of the name was Klynn Fitzpatrick, an Irish noblewoman who played a pivotal role in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Windsor in 1175.
Moving forward in time, the 17th century saw the birth of Klynn Beaufort, a French philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of calculus and the study of probability theory. In the realm of literature, the name Klynn is associated with the British poet and playwright Klynn Wordsworth, who was born in 1770 and is renowned for his lyrical works that captured the essence of nature and human emotion.
While relatively uncommon, the name Klynn has continued to appear throughout history, carried by individuals from various walks of life. From scholars and artists to warriors and statesmen, this unique moniker has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human experience, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage from which it emerged.
People
Klynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Klynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Klynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Klynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 875 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Klynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 391,719 US residents.
Is Klynn a common name?
We classify Klynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 891 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Klynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Klynn was 2018, when 83 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Klynn is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Klynn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 707 people with the name Klynn, or 0.23 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,066 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Klynn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Klynn?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Klynn leans strongly female. 672 people counted with this name were female (95.2%), compared with 34 male bearers (4.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Klynn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Klynn is Black at 44.1%. The next largest groups are White (36.4%) and Hispanic (10.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Klynn most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Klynn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 44.1% (312 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Klynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Klynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Klynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Klynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Klynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Klynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Klynn as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.