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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Bolin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Bol|Bolivar
CelticBoy→ Stable

Bolin

BOH-lin · 2 syllables

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#11093
→ Stable
#11093
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#11093 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162024

Rank #11093 · Falling since 2016

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Bolin

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #11093

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
24 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Bolin scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureCelticIrishBoy2-syllableOld Irish RootRareGroundedWater ElementPlace Name
STRONG
High confidence

Bolin is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11093 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#11093 · very rare
Bolin at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'bó' (cow) and 'linn' (pool), suggesting a place name. Also associated with strength and natural waters.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#11093 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Bolin
Character in Avatar: The Last Airbender
Similar Sound
Rowan◈Ronan◈Roan◈Colin◈
Similar Style
Finn◈Soren◈LeifStellan◈Beckett◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelPhoebeCaelan◈Rowan◈
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↓ Declining
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↑ Rising
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→ Stable
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Bolin · Overview
Summary

Bolin is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #11093 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Bolin scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature character
Bolin carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
bolin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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