Girl · #15,404 in 2026

Chalyn

Name: Popularity of the name Chalyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chalyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,404

Peak Rank

#7,574 (1996)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2008

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#7574

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chalyn

Chalyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 11 Chalyns were born — ranking #7,574 that year. As of 2026, Chalyn ranks #15,404 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Chalyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chalyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chalyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chillin
Chilin
Chalone
Chelan
Chillan
Chillon
Chilling
Celene
Chalon
Chalan
Jilin
Shilin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalyn

What does the name Chalyn mean?

Chalyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chalyn in 2026?

In 2026, Chalyn ranks #15,404 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chalyn most popular?

Chalyn reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #7,574 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Chalyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chalyn is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chalyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chalyn include Denesia, Temia, Tiyona. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chalyn

Chalyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Chalyn's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #7,574. Use the chart and map above to compare Chalyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.