Kirin
girl nameKirin entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #6371 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#6371
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9097 |
| 1980s | #7984 |
| 1990s | #9057 |
| 2000s | #9070 |
| 2010s | #11173 |
| 2020s | #14163 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Kirin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kirin alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kirin in 2025?
- Kirin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kirin most popular?
- Kirin peaked in 1982, reaching #6371 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kirin with classmates?
- Kirin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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