Calyn
Calyn is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,636 in the US, popular nicknames include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Calyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 727 babies have been named Calyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calyn is past its peak , currently ranked #27,636 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,636
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Calyn is also used as a boy name, ranked #21942.
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About the Name Calyn
Calyn is a girl name .
Is Calyn a boy or girl name? Calyn is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,636 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,942. Calyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Calyn is currently ranked #27,636 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calyn include Cal, Cay, and Calie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calyn include Calypso . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis