Kalin Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-lin / /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/Slavic; Irish
Meaning
Slavic: 'pure'; Irish: 'victorious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kalin is a name with Slavic roots, often associated with purity and nature. In Irish culture, it can be linked to themes of victory and strength. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions, particularly in Eastern Europe and among Irish communities. It is sometimes used as a diminutive or variant of other names.
Trend Summary
Kalin has seen a modest presence in the U.S., with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kailin
- Cailin
International Variants
- Kalin (Bulgarian)
- Cailín (Irish)
Famous people named Kalin
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalin was first seen in the United States in 1959. Kalin has ranked as high as #1143 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Michigan, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Kalin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalin (2021)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1959 | 7 |
1960 | 5 |
1961 | 6 |
1963 | 5 |
1964 | 5 |
1966 | 7 |
1969 | 9 |
1972 | 6 |
1975 | 5 |
1976 | 5 |
1977 | 11 |
1978 | 9 |
1979 | 16 |
1980 | 15 |
1981 | 25 |
1982 | 18 |
1983 | 27 |
1984 | 20 |
1985 | 27 |
1986 | 45 |
1987 | 29 |
1988 | 44 |
1989 | 52 |
1990 | 50 |
1991 | 53 |
1992 | 64 |
1993 | 65 |
1994 | 94 |
1995 | 84 |
1996 | 87 |
1997 | 67 |
1998 | 61 |
1999 | 45 |
2000 | 45 |
2001 | 43 |
2002 | 33 |
2003 | 42 |
2004 | 42 |
2005 | 31 |
2006 | 31 |
2007 | 28 |
2008 | 38 |
2009 | 72 |
2010 | 45 |
2011 | 46 |
2012 | 32 |
2013 | 32 |
2014 | 31 |
2015 | 26 |
2016 | 33 |
2017 | 26 |
2018 | 30 |
2019 | 24 |
2020 | 20 |
2021 | 22 |
2022 | 20 |
2023 | 13 |
2024 | 10 |