Kelin
girl nameKelin entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #5254 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#5254
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #7417 |
| 1990s | #9980 |
| 2000s | #9629 |
| 2010s | #12046 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Kelin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kelin alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kelin in 2025?
- Kelin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kelin most popular?
- Kelin peaked in 1981, reaching #5254 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kelin with classmates?
- Kelin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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