Kalin
Pronunciation: [ k-AL-ihn ]
Kalin is a girl baby name. Ranked #35,149 in the US, popular nicknames include Kal, Kay, and Kalie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Kalin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 1,519 babies have been named Kalin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kalin is past its peak , currently ranked #35,149 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,149
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kalin is also used as a boy name, ranked #8257.
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About the Name Kalin
Kalin is a girl name .
Is Kalin a boy or girl name? Kalin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,149 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,257. Kalin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kalin is currently ranked #35,149 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kalin include Kal, Kay, and Kalie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kalin include Kali, Kaliyah, Kalia, Kalina, Kaliah . 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