Calin
Calin is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Fair, powerful in battle, or guelder rose tree.
Origin and history
Calin is a rare masculine given name with multiple possible etymological origins, including Romanian, Gaelic, and Greek root associations. In Romanian, Călin refers to the guelder rose tree, while in Gaelic traditions it is often linked to the name Callen, meaning powerful in battle. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice, given to just over one thousand boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,166 babies in the United States have been named Calin since 1880. It ranks #3528 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1794.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- GA (11.1 %)
- PA (11.1 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 234 |
| 2000-2010 | 272 |
| 2010-2019 | 377 |
| 2020-2029 | 133 |
Fun facts
- The name appears in distinct linguistic traditions, ranging from a Romanian botanical name to Gaelic roots meaning powerful in battle.
- Calin has remained a consistently rare option in the U.S., with around 1,100 male births registered in total since 1880.