Mckalyn is a unique and modern given name of American origin, derived from combining elements of popular names like McKenna and Cayla. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive names for their children. Mckalyn is predominantly used for females but can also be used for males due to its unisex nature. Pronounced /məˈkælɪn/, it rhymes with "bubble-in." As of recent data, Mckalyn ranks among the top 1000 baby names in the United States and is considered quite popular in other English-speaking countries as well.
"The name Mckalyn first gained traction with 7 births in 1997, followed by a dip to 5 in 1999 before rising again to 6 in 2001. It maintained popularity with another 5 births in 2003, totaling 23 babies named Mckalyn over these years."