Total births
570
Unisex name · since 1995
Kirin
570 babies named Kirin in U.S. Social Security records since 1995, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3139
- among boys today
- 570
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Kirin currently ranks #3139 among unisex names in America, with 570 babies recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Kirin recorded 570 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #3139 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #3139 among boys today
- 570 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kirin is currently the #3139 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 570 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3139
- among boys today
- 570
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Kirin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3139
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Kirin was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
39 babies were named Kirin in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Kirin compares
570 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Kirin's all-time total is 55% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kirin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 570 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Kirin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Kirin splits its recorded history at 2011: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Kirin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,139
Active since
1995
Kirin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Kirin popularity over time - girls
413 total births recorded since 1977 (Kirin as girls' name)
Kirin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kirin's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Kirin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
143 births
- 2010s
2010s
244 births
- 2020s
2020s
164 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 244 births (43% of all-time use).
How Kirin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Kirin's total volume
Kirin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Kirin by state
Where Kirin concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 100 | 17.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Kirin's total US births 17.5%
Even split
100 of 570 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kirin? ▼
Kirin has been given to 570 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3139 as of the latest data. 39 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Kirin most popular? ▼
Kirin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Kirin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kirin are California (100 births), New York (5 births).
Is Kirin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kirin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 570 births, and as a girl's name it has 413 births.
How long has the name Kirin been used? ▼
Records for Kirin go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kirin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kirk, Kirby, Kirt, Kiran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kirin's data
- Kirin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (244 total births) through the 2020s (164) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kirins (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Kirin
Nearby Names Like Kirin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kirin
Kirk Boy
#2560 68,067 births
Kirby Boy
#2562 14,532 births
Kirt Boy
3,615 births
Kiran Boy
#1347 3,165 births
Kirkland Boy
#7818 2,160 births
Compare Kirin side by side: Kirin vs Kirk Kirin vs Kirby Kirin vs Kirt
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1995–2025 (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. "Kirin: #3139 Unisex Name - 570 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kirin. 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 Kirin 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 June 2026.