Calyn
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
Every Calyn since 1981 — 820 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calyn
Calyn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1981, 820 American babies have been named Calyn — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Calyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #9,875 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,799 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,052 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,449 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,285 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,568 | 5 | #12,465 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,711 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,978 | — | — |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,024 | 5 | #12,504 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,285 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,088 | 7 | #9,806 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,459 | 7 | #9,814 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,386 | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,399 | 5 | #12,579 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,454 | — | — |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,860 | — | — |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,166 | 9 | #8,414 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,749 | — | — |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,260 | 9 | #8,096 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,474 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,276 | — | — |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,623 | — | — |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,743 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,399 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,284 | 6 | #9,247 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,369 | — | — |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,086 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,522 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Calyn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
How popular is the name Calyn in 2025?
Calyn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Calyn?
820 babies have been named Calyn in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calyn most popular?
Calyn peaked in 1997, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Calyn a boy or girl name?
Calyn is used for both: about 89% of babies named Calyn have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Calyn rising or falling?
Calyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.