Calin
Every Calin since 1960 — 1,390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calin
Calin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,190 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 1,390 American babies have been named Calin — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Calin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 14 | #6,190 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,274 |
| 2023 | — | — | 28 | #3,905 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,003 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,388 |
| 2020 | — | — | 23 | #4,296 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,663 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2017 | — | — | 33 | #3,394 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,345 |
| 2015 | — | — | 40 | #2,927 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,053 | 41 | #2,851 |
| 2013 | — | — | 47 | #2,570 |
| 2012 | — | — | 47 | #2,599 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,192 | 64 | #2,082 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,571 | 37 | #3,080 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,602 | 32 | #3,411 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,659 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,895 | 29 | #3,612 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,627 | 36 | #3,033 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,003 | 23 | #3,959 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,038 | 23 | #3,881 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,643 | 22 | #3,852 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,848 | 29 | #3,112 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,382 | 25 | #3,430 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,011 | 24 | #3,437 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,175 | 18 | #3,574 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,072 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,030 | 21 | #2,435 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,380 |
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| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,107 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calin in 2025?
Calin ranked #6,190 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calin?
1,390 babies have been named Calin in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calin most popular?
Calin peaked in 2011, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Calin a boy or girl name?
Calin is used for both: about 16% of babies named Calin have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Calin rising or falling?
Calin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.