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Kalin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-lin /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kaelan/Kalen — from the Irish/Gaelic, variously 'slender' and 'powerful in battle' (linked to caol, 'slender', and Cathalan); also a Bulgarian royal name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Slender; powerful in battle: Kalin spells Kaelan. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Kaelan/Kalen — from the Irish/Gaelic, variously 'slender' and 'powerful in battle' (linked to caol, 'slender', and Cathalan); also a Bulgarian royal name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6274 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,897

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419592025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kalin is a spelling of Kaelan/Kalen — from the Irish/Gaelic, variously 'slender' and 'powerful in battle' (linked to caol, 'slender', and Cathalan); it is also a Bulgarian royal name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAY-lin').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kaelan. Rare in this form, slender-and-powerful at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kaelan/Kalen is variously Irish 'slender' and 'powerful in battle' — Kalin is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-lin').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Kaelan — routes layered

Variations

KaelanKalenKaylin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalin mean?

Kalin spells Kaelan/Kalen — Irish, variously 'slender' and 'powerful in battle'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kalin?

It's said KAY-lin /ˈkeɪ.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kalin a boy or girl name?

Kalin is a boy's name here.

How popular is Kalin?

Kalin is a rare name in the U.S.

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