Alin
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Alin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 144 babies have been named Alin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,520 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,520
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Alin is also used as a girl name, ranked #9255.
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About the Name Alin
Alin is a boy name .
Is Alin a boy or girl name? Alin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,520 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,255. Alin is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alin is currently ranked #37,520 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Alin include Ali, Alijah, Alistair, Alister, Alias . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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