Karlyn
Karlyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Free woman; derivative of Karl with the suffix -lyn.
Origin and history
Karlyn is an American modern blend or elaboration, likely combining Karl or Carly with suffixes like -lyn. It functions as a feminine derivative of Karl, which ultimately traces back to the Germanic root meaning free man. In the United States, it is a relatively rare name that saw modest usage in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,385 babies in the United States have been named Karlyn since 1880. It ranks #3613 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2034.
States where it is most popular
- CA (68 %)
- IL (10 %)
- TX (7 %)
- FL (5 %)
- MO (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 186 |
| 1950-1960 | 223 |
| 1960-1970 | 300 |
| 1970-1980 | 232 |
| 1980-1990 | 281 |
| 1990-2000 | 397 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 258 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Nicknames
Kar, Carly, Karlie
Fun facts
- Karlyn emerged during the mid-20th century trend of adding the popular '-lyn' suffix to established Germanic names like Karl or Carl.
- While never reaching the top 100, Karlyn has maintained a steady presence in U.S. birth records for decades.