Kolin
Every Kolin since 1955 — 1,945 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kolin
Kolin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,318 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 1,945 American babies have been named Kolin. Its peak came in 2003, when 79 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 Kolin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kolin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,318 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,793 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,540 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,023 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,177 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,771 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,959 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,140 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,222 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2,959 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,288 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,145 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,384 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,035 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,390 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,227 |
| 2009 | 71 | #1,983 |
| 2008 | 57 | #2,309 |
| 2007 | 57 | #2,292 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,237 |
| 2005 | 66 | #1,932 |
| 2004 | 79 | #1,641 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1,601 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1,990 |
| 2001 | 63 | #1,790 |
| 2000 | 66 | #1,720 |
| 1995 | 34 | #2,326 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,289 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,022 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,742 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,934 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,413 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,148 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kolin in 2025?
Kolin ranked #5,318 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kolin?
1,945 babies have been named Kolin in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kolin most popular?
Kolin peaked in 2003, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Kolin a boy or girl name?
Kolin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kolin rising or falling?
Kolin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.