Kullin
An Old Norse name, possibly derived from kolr meaning "summit".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kullin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kullin today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kullin births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kullin. 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 Kullin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,660
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kullin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kullin 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 Kullin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kullin
The name Kullin is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the 2nd century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kulina," which means "of noble descent" or "high-born." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals from prominent or aristocratic families.
During the Vedic period in India, the name Kullin was commonly used among the Brahmin caste, which was considered the highest social class. It was a name that carried a sense of prestige and respect. The earliest known historical reference to the name Kullin can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Upanishads.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kullin was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. Kullin Bhatt was a prominent figure in the Mimamsa school of Hindu philosophy, and his works significantly influenced the interpretation and understanding of the Vedas.
In the 12th century, Kullin Pandita, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Kerala, India, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics. He is credited with developing a method for calculating the sine and cosine values using infinite series expansions.
Another notable figure with the name Kullin was Kullin Mullik, a wealthy Bengali zamindar (landowner) who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his philanthropy and contributed to the establishment of several educational institutions in Bengal, including the famous Hindu College in Kolkata.
Kullin Bihari Majumdar was a prominent Indian historian and archaeologist who lived from 1888 to 1980. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and was instrumental in deciphering and interpreting several historical inscriptions.
The name Kullin has maintained a strong presence in Indian culture and history, particularly among Hindu communities. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry a sense of nobility and prestige, reflecting its ancient origins and association with the higher social strata of Indian society.
People
Kullin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kullin 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
Kullin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kullin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kullin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kullin a common name?
We classify Kullin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kullin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kullin was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kullin is about 15 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 Kullin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kullin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kullin 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 Kullin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kullin 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 Kullin 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 Kullin?
Find out how many Americans are named Kullin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.