Calyn
Calyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Calyn
- A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
How popular is Calyn?
Since 1880, 727 girls and 93 boys in the U.S. have been named Calyn (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3378 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #6390 in 1998. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Calyn FAQ
What does the name Calyn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Kaylyn.
How popular is the name Calyn?
Since 1880, 727 girls and 93 boys in the U.S. have been named Calyn (89% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3378 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #6390 in 1998. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Calyn a boy or girl name?
Calyn is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (727 girls and 93 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.