Kelin
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 478 babies have been named Kelin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelin is past its peak , currently ranked #21,571 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,571
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Also a Girl Name
Kelin is also used as a girl name, ranked #62767.
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About the Name Kelin
Kelin is a boy name .
Is Kelin a boy or girl name? Kelin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,571 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,767. Kelin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kelin is currently ranked #21,571 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelin include Kel, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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