Kirin
2 countries#4050 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kirin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
983 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #4050 · peaked in 2011 with 47 births
Most common in: California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
33 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2016 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
33 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kirin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #4375 | ↑697 |
| 2008 | #4395 | ↓20 |
| 2009 | #4922 | ↓527 |
| 2010 | #4678 | ↑244 |
| 2011 | #3510 | ↑1168 |
| 2012 | #4003 | ↓493 |
| 2013 | #4981 | ↓978 |
| 2014 | #3532 | ↑1449 |
| 2015 | #3882 | ↓350 |
| 2016 | #3990 | ↓108 |
| 2017 | #6338 | ↓2348 |
| 2018 | #4918 | ↑1420 |
| 2019 | #3201 | ↑1717 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↓1074 |
| 2021 | #3740 | ↑535 |
| 2022 | #3344 | ↑396 |
| 2023 | #6897 | ↓3553 |
| 2024 | #3104 | ↑3793 |
| 2025 | #4050 | ↓946 |
Frequently asked questions about Kirin
Is Kirin a popular name?
Yes — Kirin currently ranks #4050 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kirin more common for boys or girls?
Kirin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kirin most popular?
Kirin peaked in 2011 in United States, with 47 recorded births that year.
Is Kirin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kirin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7792 in 1995 to #4050 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kirin?
At least 1,016 babies have been recorded with the name Kirin across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kirin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kirin appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kirin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kirin include Khaleb, Ladd.
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