Declining since 2020, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Khalin since 1993
Babies named Khalin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Khalin is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1993. Its peak year of usage was 2007, after which its popularity declined. In 2025, it ranked 12,008 with approximately 1 in every 341,615 male births receiving the name. The name's trajectory since 2020 has been falling, indicating decreasing use. Khalin's origins are modern and likely American, possibly derived from blending traditional names like Khalid with modern suffixes. Its top states of usage include scattered appearances, but data is limited due to rarity. The name has no recorded famous bearers and is generally chosen for its contemporary sound.
Khalin first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. It may be a modern invention, possibly inspired by the Arabic name Khalid (meaning 'eternal') combined with a fashionable suffix, or a respelling of names like Kalin or Colin. Its usage has been rare and sporadic, primarily in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khali, Lin
Sibling names for Khalin
Names that share Khalin's style, for a brother or sister.
