Kalyn
Every Kalyn since 1956 — 7,793 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kalyn
Kalyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,217 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 7,793 American babies have been named Kalyn. Its peak came in 1993, when 371 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 Kalyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kalyn 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 | 19 | #6,217 | — | — |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,875 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,945 | — | — |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,720 | 5 | #13,298 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,060 | — | — |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,819 | — | — |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,108 | 5 | #13,131 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,193 | — | — |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,591 | — | — |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,398 | — | — |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,365 | 5 | #13,051 |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,431 | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2013 | 98 | #1,997 | 9 | #8,451 |
| 2012 | 100 | #1,962 | — | — |
| 2011 | 124 | #1,697 | 5 | #13,332 |
| 2010 | 170 | #1,368 | 12 | #6,896 |
| 2009 | 214 | #1,177 | 7 | #10,429 |
| 2008 | 211 | #1,208 | 13 | #6,592 |
| 2007 | 213 | #1,192 | 9 | #8,570 |
| 2006 | 223 | #1,120 | 7 | #10,121 |
| 2005 | 234 | #1,032 | 13 | #6,045 |
| 2004 | 242 | #984 | 8 | #8,534 |
| 2003 | 229 | #1,011 | 7 | #9,160 |
| 2002 | 242 | #925 | 7 | #8,928 |
| 2001 | 240 | #926 | 6 | #9,916 |
| 2000 | 256 | #860 | 14 | #5,187 |
| 1995 | 270 | #754 | 25 | #2,885 |
| 1990 | 231 | #854 | 16 | #3,696 |
| 1985 | 97 | #1,352 | — | — |
| 1980 | 28 | #3,094 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,300 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,210 | — | — |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,100 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kalyn in 2025?
Kalyn ranked #6,217 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kalyn?
7,793 babies have been named Kalyn in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kalyn most popular?
Kalyn peaked in 1993, when 371 newborns received the name.
Is Kalyn a boy or girl name?
Kalyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kalyn rising or falling?
Kalyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.