Total births
727
Unisex name · since 1981
Calyn
727 babies named Calyn in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 2002. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #13932
- among girls today
- 727
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
Calyn currently ranks #13932 among unisex names in America, with 727 babies recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Calyn recorded 727 times among girls since 1981, holding rank #13932 nationally today, ahead of 21% of girls, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2024.
- #13932 among girls today
- 727 born since 1981
- 1990s peak decade
- 21% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Calyn is currently the #13932 unisex name in America, more common than 21% of girls - 727 born since 1981, peaking in the 1990s.
- #13932
- among girls today
- 727
- born since 1981
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
Calyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13932
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 21% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Calyn was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
35 babies were named Calyn in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Calyn compares
727 Top 37% higher than 63% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Calyn's all-time total is 90% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Calyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 727 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 48 | 19,840 |
Calyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Calyn's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Calyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#13,932
Active since
1981
Calyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2024
- Peak year (2002)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Calyn popularity over time - boys
93 total births recorded since 1989 (Calyn as boys' name)
Calyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Calyn's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Calyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 84
1980s
84 births
- 1990s
1990s
244 births
- 2000s
2000s
220 births
- 2010s
2010s
156 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 244 births (34% of all-time use).
How Calyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Calyn's total volume
Calyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Calyn by state
Where Calyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Calyn's total US births 2.2%
Even split
16 of 727 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Calyn? ▼
Calyn has been given to 727 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #13932 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Calyn most popular? ▼
Calyn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Calyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Calyn are Texas (16 births), Georgia (10 births), Florida (6 births).
Is Calyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Calyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 727 births, and as a boy's name it has 93 births.
How long has the name Calyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Calyn since 1981 -- 44 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Calyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Callie, Cali, Calista, Calliope, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Calyn's data
- Calyn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (244 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Calyns (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Calyn
Nearby Names Like Calyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Calyn
Callie Girl
#176 70,190 births
Cali Girl
#493 23,342 births
Calista Girl
#1453 7,504 births
Calliope Girl
#498 6,098 births
Caleigh Girl
#2711 5,768 births
Compare Calyn side by side: Calyn vs Callie Calyn vs Cali Calyn vs Calista
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Calyn
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613 births · Peak 2000
Cassidee #13933
783 births · Peak 2014
Abbigale #13930
2,188 births · Peak 2007
Irisa #13934
193 births · Peak 2013
Alexzandria #13929
1,749 births · Peak 2003
Jerusalem #13935
329 births · Peak 2020
Asley #13928
611 births · Peak 1987
Kourtnee #13936
697 births · Peak 1993
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Calyn: #13932 Unisex Name - 727 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/calyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Calyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.