Balin
- Pronunciation
- [Ba-lin]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Brother Of Balaan
- Origin
- Arthurian
Balin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 421 baby boys have been named Balin. The name peaked in 2006 with 37 US births that year (rank #2987).
Other Arthurian-Origin Names Like Balin
If you like Balin's Arthurian origin, consider these related names: Aballach, Accalon, Acheflour, Acheflow, Ade. Browse all Arthurian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Balin's exact length and starting letter: Badal, Bader, Badia, Badra, Badru.
Quick Facts About Balin
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Compare Balin to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Balin against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).