Calyn
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calyn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 86 babies have been named Calyn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calyn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,942 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,942
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Calyn is also used as a girl name, ranked #27636.
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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, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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