Kalin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Bulgarian
Gender Distribution:
55% Masculine / 45% Feminine
Meaning:
Kalin means 'black' and is of Bulgarian origin.
Meaning of the Name Kalin
Kalin is a name of Bulgarian origin. It is derived from the Bulgarian word 'kal' which means 'black'. Kalin is often given to boys and is also commonly used as a surname. The name is associated with strength, resilience, and courage. It is a popular choice for parents who want a strong and unique name for their child.
Popularity of the Name Kalin
The popularity for the name Kalin peaked in popularity in the year 1994 with 94 births, which ranked number 2,783 out of 23,844 unique names for that year. Kalin had the most female births in 1998 with 84, which ranked number 1,830 out of 16,600 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1994 with 94, which ranked number 1,176 out of 10,243 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kalin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 52 births to 20 births, a decline of -61.54%. Among males, Kalin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 20 births, a decline of -37.50%. Among females, Kalin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kalin
- 20 Year Trend of Kalin: -75.61%
- 10 Year Trend of Kalin: -61.54%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kalin: -37.50%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kalin: -100.00%
Popularity of Kalin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kalin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kalin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kalin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kalin
- Total Births of Kalin: 18 (-9.11%)
- Male Births of Kalin: 19 (-4.59%) 0
Given the downward trend of Kalin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.11% decrease in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Kalin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 19 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.59%.