Kalyn
Girl nameKalyn has been given to 7,793 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It peaked in 1993. In 2025, about 1 in 84,593 girls was named Kalyn.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,793
Peak year
1993 (371 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1956
10-year trend
▼ -77%
Gender split
95% girls / 5% boys
Rank through the decades
Kalyn's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #860 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kalyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kalyn.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kalyn?
Kalyn has been given to 7,793 babies in the U.S. since 1956. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kalyn peak?
Kalyn peaked in 1993, when 371 babies were given the name.
Is Kalyn a girl or boy name?
Kalyn is primarily a girl name (95% of babies named Kalyn are girls).
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