Kirin
Every Kirin since 1977 — 983 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kirin
Kirin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,093 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 983 American babies have been named Kirin — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 47 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 Kirin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kirin 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 | — | — | 26 | #4,093 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,420 | 39 | #3,138 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,462 | 12 | #7,119 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,514 | 35 | #3,383 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,421 | 29 | #3,782 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,393 | 23 | #4,354 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,158 | 36 | #3,230 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #5,025 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,082 | 13 | #6,517 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,504 | 26 | #4,051 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,836 | 27 | #3,942 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,491 | 30 | #3,576 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,945 | 18 | #5,084 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,094 | 25 | #4,080 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,284 | 30 | #3,560 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,534 | 20 | #4,772 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,297 | 19 | #5,033 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,760 | 22 | #4,479 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,591 | 22 | #4,443 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,688 | 17 | #5,203 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,124 | 12 | #6,450 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,205 | 14 | #5,655 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,412 | 11 | #6,526 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,910 | 14 | #5,280 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,080 | 6 | #9,989 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,307 | 6 | #9,778 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,805 | 6 | #8,395 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,865 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,960 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,217 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kirin
- Kirin Kiki Actor · 1943–2018
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kirin in 2025?
Kirin ranked #4,093 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kirin?
983 babies have been named Kirin in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kirin most popular?
Kirin peaked in 2011, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Kirin a boy or girl name?
Kirin is used for both: about 42% of babies named Kirin have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Kirin rising or falling?
Kirin has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Kirin?
Well-known people named Kirin include Kirin Kiki (actor).