The name Kylen is of American origin, derived from the word 'kiln', which refers to a heated chamber used for drying or baking clay products. This unique name gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been adopted by many families seeking distinctive monikers for their children.
The name Kylen experienced a significant surge in popularity from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, with a peak of 30 births in 2016. However, since then, its popularity has somewhat waned, with fewer than 20 births annually from 2017 onwards. Overall, Kylen was given to a total of 578 newborns between 1986 and 2023.