Hulin
A variant form of the English surname Hulins, itself derived from the Middle English holin meaning "holly tree".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Hulin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hulin today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hulin births was 1924 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hulin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hulin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1924
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#3,657
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Hulin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hulin from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hulin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hulin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hulin
The given name Hulin has its roots in ancient Chinese culture, originating from the Mandarin language. The name can be traced back to the Han Dynasty, which ruled China from 206 BC to 220 AD. It is believed to have derived from the Chinese characters 胡林, which translate to "forest of the ancients" or "woods of the elders."
During the Tang Dynasty, which spanned from 618 to 907 AD, the name Hulin gained popularity among the Chinese nobility and scholarly classes. It was often bestowed upon children born into families known for their wisdom and reverence for ancient traditions. The name was seen as a symbol of respect for one's ancestors and a connection to the timeless wisdom of the past.
Hulin can be found in several ancient Chinese literary works and historical records from this period. One notable reference is in the "Book of Tang," a renowned historical text chronicling the lives and achievements of notable figures during the Tang Dynasty. The book mentions a scholar named Hulin Zhi, who lived in the 8th century and was renowned for his mastery of the Confucian classics.
In the centuries that followed, the name Hulin continued to be used across various regions of China. Among the notable historical figures bearing this name was Hulin Xuan, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). His works are celebrated for their elegant brushstrokes and profound expressions of natural beauty.
Another prominent individual named Hulin was Hulin Zhen, a military strategist and general who served under the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). He played a crucial role in defending China against invading Mongol forces and is remembered for his tactical brilliance and unwavering loyalty to the imperial court.
During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), Hulin Shi was a revered scholar and poet whose works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. His poems are still widely studied and appreciated for their depth and lyrical beauty.
While the name Hulin has its origins in ancient Chinese culture, it has also been adopted by other cultures over time, particularly in regions influenced by Chinese migration and trade. However, its historical and cultural significance remains deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Chinese history and tradition.
People
Hulin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hulin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hulin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hulin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hulin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Hulin a common name?
We classify Hulin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hulin most popular?
The single biggest year for Hulin was 1924, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hulin is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hulin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hulin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hulin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hulin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hulin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hulin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Hulin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.