unisex name
Nalin
NAH-lin (Hindi)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 245
Nalin is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 17% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 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 2010, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nalin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 19 |
How Popular Is Nalin?
In 2023, Nalin 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 Nalin 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 Nalin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nalin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nalin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nalin
- Hindi NAH-lin
Sibling Names for Nalin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nalin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nalin
How popular is the name Nalin?
In 2023, Nalin 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 Nalin a girl's or a boy's name?
Nalin is used for both girls and boys. About 17% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nalin?
Nalin has 2 syllables.
When was Nalin most popular?
Nalin peaked in 2010, when 16 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.