Balin
Every Balin since 1992 — 421 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Balin
Balin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1992, 421 American babies have been named Balin. Its peak came in 2006, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Balin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Balin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #10,948 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #8,998 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #8,942 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,786 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,368 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,119 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,587 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,054 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,519 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3,132 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,480 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,409 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,016 |
| 2006 | 37 | #2,987 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,063 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,818 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,843 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,337 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,137 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,928 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Balin in 2025?
Balin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Balin?
421 babies have been named Balin in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Balin most popular?
Balin peaked in 2006, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Balin a boy or girl name?
Balin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Balin rising or falling?
Balin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.