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Calyn

Boy Name #21,942 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Calyn is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Calyn often also consider Ferrari, Wrenn, .

Popularity Over Time

#21,942
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#21,942
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Cal Cay Calie

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Calyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #27636.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calyn

Is Calyn a boy or girl name?
Calyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21942. As a girl name, it is ranked #27636. Calyn is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Calyn?
Calyn is currently ranked #21942 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Calyn?
Common nicknames for Calyn include Cal, Cay, and Calie.
Is Calyn a common or rare name?
Calyn is an uncommon name, ranked #21942 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Calyn

Calyn is a boy name .

Is Calyn a boy or girl name? Calyn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,942 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #27,636. Calyn is more commonly used as a boy name.

Calyn is currently ranked #21,942 in popularity for boy 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.

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