Karleen
Karleen is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free person.
Origin and history
Karleen is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived as a variant of Carla or Charlene, ultimate roots tracing back to Karl meaning 'free man'. It gained modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice given to only a few infants each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,766 babies in the United States have been named Karleen since 1880. It ranks #3363 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2086.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.4 %)
- NY (19.8 %)
- MN (12.2 %)
- WI (12 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 102 |
| 1930-1940 | 262 |
| 1940-1950 | 483 |
| 1950-1960 | 538 |
| 1960-1970 | 521 |
| 1970-1980 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 204 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 58 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Nicknames
Karlie, Karrie, Leen
Fun facts
- Karleen shares its ultimate etymological root with the classical name Charles, derived from the Old High German word 'karl'.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States between the 1930s and 1960s.