Calin

Boy name

Calin has been given to 1,390 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It peaked in 2011.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,390

Peak year

2011 (70 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1960

10-year trend

▼ -65%

Gender split

16% girls / 84% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Calin — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Calvinboy

222,287 babies since 1880

Colinboy

134,151 babies since 1880

Caligirl

23,745 babies since 1959

Cainboy

7,628 babies since 1910

Caringirl

4,601 babies since 1939

Carlinunisex

4,565 babies since 1905

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FAQ

How popular is the name Calin?

Calin has been given to 1,390 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Calin peak?

Calin peaked in 2011, when 70 babies were given the name.

Is Calin a girl or boy name?

Calin is primarily a boy name (84% of babies named Calin are boys).

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