Calin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Romanian
Gender Distribution:
83% Masculine / 17% Feminine
Meaning:
Calin means 'horse' and represents strength and vitality.
Meaning of the Name Calin
Calin is a Romanian name derived from the word 'cal', meaning 'horse'. It is often used as a given name for boys and reflects a sense of strength and vitality. The name may also be associated with qualities such as freedom, grace, and power. In Romanian culture, horses have historically been seen as symbols of transportation and independence. Overall, Calin is a name that evokes an energetic and spirited nature.
Popularity of the Name Calin
The popularity for the name Calin peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 64 births, which ranked number 4,798 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Calin had the most female births in 2001 with 14, which ranked number 7,317 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 64, which ranked number 2,076 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Calin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 47 births to 27 births, a decline of -42.55%. Among males, Calin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 47 births to 27 births, a decline of -42.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Calin
- 20 Year Trend of Calin: -20.59%
- 10 Year Trend of Calin: -42.55%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Calin: -42.55%
Popularity of Calin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Calin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Calin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Calin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Calin
- Total Births of Calin: 26 (-5.39%)
- Male Births of Calin: 26 (-5.39%)
Given the downward trend of Calin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.39% decrease in total births, for a total of 26 births in 2024. Male births for Calin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 26 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.39%.