Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Kin
//ˈkɪn//
1 syllablePeak year: 19823 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kin'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.
Kin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kin |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Kin through the decades
- Kin peaked in 1982, when 14 babies were named Kin in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1998–2023), use of Kin has fallen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.