Boy · #7,135 in 2026

Kolin

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

Current Rank

#7,135

Peak Rank

#1,571 (2003)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-59%

1955

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#1571

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kolin

The earliest SSA record of Kolin as a baby boy name dates back to 1955, when 5 babies received it. 2003 was its biggest year on record, with 79 newborns named Kolin — #1,591 in the national rankings. About 33% of every Kolin on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Kolin ranks #7,135 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-59%). All told, over 2K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1950s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kolin

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolin

What does the name Kolin mean?

Kolin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1955. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kolin in 2026?

In 2026, Kolin ranks #7,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Kolin most popular?

Kolin reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #1,571 that year with 79 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kolin most popular?

Kolin has historically been most popular in Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kolin.

Is Kolin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kolin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kolin include Saad, Amaris, Augusto. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kolin

Kolin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kolin's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #1,571. Use the chart and map above to compare Kolin'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.