boy's name
Balin
BAH-lin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 441
Balin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2006, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Balin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 220 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Balin?
In 2021, Balin was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Balin Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Balin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Balin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Balin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Balin
- English BAH-lin
Sibling Names for Balin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Balin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Balin
How popular is the name Balin?
In 2021, Balin was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Balin a girl's or a boy's name?
Balin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Balin?
Balin has 2 syllables.
When was Balin most popular?
Balin peaked in 2006, when 37 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.