Calynn
Every Calynn since 1988 — 504 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Calynn
Calynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,162 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 504 American babies have been named Calynn. Its peak came in 2008, when 26 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 Calynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Calynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,162 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,321 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,792 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,635 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,117 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,063 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,471 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,467 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,160 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,657 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,065 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,732 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,460 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,654 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,853 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,964 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,747 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,470 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,897 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,210 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,004 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,909 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,644 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,115 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,383 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,120 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,594 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,589 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Calynn in 2025?
Calynn ranked #12,162 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Calynn?
504 babies have been named Calynn in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Calynn most popular?
Calynn peaked in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Calynn a boy or girl name?
Calynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Calynn rising or falling?
Calynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.