Kalin Unisex

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

KellanKaelanKadenCalenKylanKian

Variants

  • Kailin
  • Cailin

International Variants

  • Kalin (Bulgarian)
  • Cailín (Irish)

Famous people named Kalin

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Fictional characters named Kalin

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Sibling Suggestions

KieranCadenLiamAidanDeclanNolan

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19597
19605
19616
19635
19645
19667
19699
19726
19755
19765
197711
19789
197916
198015
198125
198218
198327
198420
198527
198645
198729
198844
198952
199050
199153
199264
199365
199494
199584
199687
199767
199861
199945
200045
200143
200233
200342
200442
200531
200631
200728
200838
200972
201045
201146
201232
201332
201431
201526
201633
201726
201830
201924
202020
202122
202220
202313
202410