Cullin

Q: What is the origin of Cullin?

Cullin is of Irish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Cullin?

According to the latest SSA data, Cullin is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Cullin a boy name?

Cullin is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Holly Tree"

A variant related to Cullen forms, from Irish roots often glossed as holly, with usage in Ireland and diaspora families.

Themes:cullengaelicvariantmasculine

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Cullin

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Cullin did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Cullin Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Cullin.

9 ideas

culy

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cull

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cie

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llin

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liny

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lliy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Cullin

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Cullin mean?

Cullin means "Holly Tree". A variant related to Cullen forms, from Irish roots often glossed as holly, with usage in Ireland and diaspora families.

What is the origin of Cullin?

Cullin is of Irish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Cullin?

According to the latest SSA data, Cullin is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Cullin a boy name?

Cullin is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Cullin?

Popular nicknames for Cullin include culy, cull, cie, cy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Cullin?

There are many names similar to Cullin in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIrish

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aedan Aven Adian Aeden Ayven

Sisters

Ashlynn Arline Arleen Allene Alannah

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