Slender or powerful in battle
Kallin is a modern variant of the Gaelic name Callan. It likely derives from the Irish word 'calm' meaning brave or 'caol' meaning slender. It is often chosen as a contemporary alternative to more traditional names like Callum or Colin.
Less common today
Kallin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,923 in 2011.
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Elantra
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
