Calyn
Girl nameCalyn has been given to 820 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 1997.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
820
Peak year
1997 (40 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1981
10-year trend
▼ -30%
Gender split
89% girls / 11% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Calyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Calyn.
FAQ
How popular is the name Calyn?
Calyn has been given to 820 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Calyn peak?
Calyn peaked in 1997, when 40 babies were given the name.
Is Calyn a girl or boy name?
Calyn is primarily a girl name (89% of babies named Calyn are girls).
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