Kalina
Every Kalina since 1962 — 4,288 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalina
Kalina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,566 in 2025 with 135 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 4,288 American babies have been named Kalina. Its peak came in 2019, when 171 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kalina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 135 | #1,566 |
| 2024 | 131 | #1,604 |
| 2023 | 159 | #1,410 |
| 2022 | 133 | #1,594 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1,510 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1,350 |
| 2019 | 171 | #1,335 |
| 2018 | 149 | #1,477 |
| 2017 | 147 | #1,511 |
| 2016 | 139 | #1,596 |
| 2015 | 113 | #1,835 |
| 2014 | 130 | #1,646 |
| 2013 | 120 | #1,733 |
| 2012 | 115 | #1,788 |
| 2011 | 123 | #1,706 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1,778 |
| 2009 | 127 | #1,729 |
| 2008 | 116 | #1,848 |
| 2007 | 129 | #1,698 |
| 2006 | 128 | #1,656 |
| 2005 | 112 | #1,759 |
| 2004 | 111 | #1,742 |
| 2003 | 112 | #1,705 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1,787 |
| 2001 | 96 | #1,841 |
| 2000 | 81 | #2,042 |
| 1995 | 63 | #2,138 |
| 1990 | 46 | #2,584 |
| 1985 | 35 | #2,727 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,407 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,772 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalina in 2025?
Kalina ranked #1,566 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 135 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalina?
4,288 babies have been named Kalina in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalina most popular?
Kalina peaked in 2019, when 171 newborns received the name.
Is Kalina a boy or girl name?
Kalina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalina rising or falling?
Kalina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.