Carlin
Carlin is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Cearbhallán (little champion) or free man.
Origin and history
Carlin is an English given name derived from an Irish surname, originally from the Gaelic 'Ó Cearbhalláin', meaning descendant of Cearbhallán. It is also used as a diminutive or variant of Charles. In the United States, Carlin is a unisex name that remains relatively rare for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,626 babies in the United States have been named Carlin since 1880. It ranks #2531 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1824.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.7 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- PA (13.7 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 58 |
| 1920-1930 | 103 |
| 1930-1940 | 138 |
| 1940-1950 | 141 |
| 1950-1960 | 161 |
| 1960-1970 | 166 |
| 1970-1980 | 197 |
| 1980-1990 | 365 |
| 1990-2000 | 469 |
| 2000-2010 | 387 |
| 2010-2019 | 333 |
| 2020-2029 | 103 |
Nicknames
Carl
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Irish Ó Cearbhalláin, which historically implied fierce or champion-like traits.
- Like many modern American given names, Carlin transitioned from a family name into a unisex option.