Kalin
Every Kalin since 1959 — 3,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalin
Kalin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,274 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 3,416 American babies have been named Kalin — about 56% boys and 44% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 162 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 Kalin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalin 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 | — | — | 14 | #6,274 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,036 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,256 | 13 | #6,711 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,932 |
| 2021 | — | — | 22 | #4,555 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,784 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,280 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,680 | 30 | #3,661 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,617 | 26 | #4,039 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,134 | 33 | #3,398 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,580 | 26 | #4,029 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,848 | 31 | #3,503 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,394 | 32 | #3,373 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,462 | 32 | #3,423 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,638 | 46 | #2,652 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,350 | 45 | #2,708 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,916 | 72 | #1,966 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,045 | 38 | #3,078 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,015 | 28 | #3,746 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,694 | 31 | #3,420 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,145 | 31 | #3,282 |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,710 | 42 | #2,587 |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,066 | 42 | #2,490 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,995 | 33 | #2,848 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,893 | 43 | #2,326 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,836 | 45 | #2,210 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,703 | 84 | #1,283 |
| 1990 | 47 | #2,539 | 50 | #1,646 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,664 | 27 | #2,099 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,684 | 15 | #3,025 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,895 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,638 | — | — |
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| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,330 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalin in 2025?
Kalin ranked #6,274 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalin?
3,416 babies have been named Kalin in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalin most popular?
Kalin peaked in 1994, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Kalin a boy or girl name?
Kalin is used for both: about 44% of babies named Kalin have been girls and 56% boys.
Is the name Kalin rising or falling?
Kalin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.