Slender or fair; pure
Calynn is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Cal' with the popular suffix 'lynn'. It is often associated with the Irish name Caoilinn, meaning slender or fair, or the Greek name Catherine, meaning pure. Its usage is rare, appealing to parents who want a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Less common today
Calynn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,153 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).