Unisex nameCurrently #11,649 in the USSteady
Kelin
2 syllablesPeak year: 20065 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
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Kelin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kelin |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Kelin through the decades
- Kelin peaked in 2006, when 47 babies were named Kelin in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2024), use of Kelin has fallen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kelin currently ranks #11,649 in the US and is holding steady.