Khalyn
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "dear" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Khalyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Khalyn today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khalyn births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khalyn. 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 Khalyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,126
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Khalyn
Khalyn leans heavily female at 89.6% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Khalyn as a male name
- Ranked #13,126 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2015 (5 births)
Khalyn as a female name
- Ranked #13,842 in 2014
- 7 female births in 2014
- Peak: 2014 (7 births)
Popularity
Khalyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khalyn from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 20 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
Khalyn 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 Khalyn 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 Khalyn
The name Khalyn is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent as early as the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "khalu," which means "truly" or "verily," and the suffix "-yn," which is a diminutive form indicating endearment or affection.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, the name Khalyn is mentioned as a name given to individuals who embodied truthfulness, sincerity, and integrity. The name was particularly popular among the Brahmin caste, who were the highest social class in the ancient Hindu society and were known for their spiritual and intellectual pursuits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khalyn can be found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Khalyn was the name of a wise and virtuous sage who was revered for his knowledge and teachings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khalyn. One such person was Khalyn Devi (1015 CE - 1092 CE), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and is credited with developing techniques for calculating the positions of planets and stars.
Another famous Khalyn was Khalyn Khan (1557 CE - 1627 CE), a powerful ruler of the Mughal Empire in India. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts and architecture, including the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal.
In the field of literature, Khalyn Sahib (1725 CE - 1789 CE) was a celebrated Punjabi poet and mystic whose works are still widely read and studied today. His poetry focused on themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Moving to more recent times, Khalyn Gibran (1883 CE - 1931 CE) was a Lebanese-American writer, philosopher, and artist. His poetic works, such as "The Prophet" and "The Madman," have been widely translated and have had a profound influence on modern literature and philosophy.
Lastly, Khalyn Hosseini (born 1965 CE) is a contemporary Afghan-American novelist and physician. His debut novel, "The Kite Runner," became an international bestseller and brought attention to the plight of Afghan refugees and the lasting effects of the Afghan wars.
People
Khalyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khalyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khalyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khalyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khalyn 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 1 in 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Khalyn a common name?
We classify Khalyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 48 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khalyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Khalyn was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khalyn is about 22 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 Khalyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khalyn a female name?
Yes, 89.6% of people registered as Khalyn in the SSA data are female. 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 Khalyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khalyn 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 Khalyn 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 Americans are named Khalyn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Khalyn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.