Kin
Pronunciation: [ k-IHN ]
Kin is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,242 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 6 babies have been named Kin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,242 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,242
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kin is also used as a boy name, ranked #30793.
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About the Name Kin
Kin is a girl name .
Is Kin a boy or girl name? Kin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,242 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,793. Kin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kin is currently ranked #33,242 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kin include Kinsley, Kinley, Kinslee, Kinsleigh, Kinzley . 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