Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Balin
//ˈbælɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20065 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Balin's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Balin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Balin |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
Balin through the decades
- Balin peaked in 2006, when 37 babies were named Balin in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2021), use of Balin has fallen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.