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Carlyn

Carlyn: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

How popular is Carlyn?

12U.S. babies in 2025
#952peak rank (1943)
4,373babies since 1880

Since 1880, 4,306 girls and 67 boys in the U.S. have been named Carlyn (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #952 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #2352 in 1938. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Carlyn FAQ

How popular is the name Carlyn?

Since 1880, 4,306 girls and 67 boys in the U.S. have been named Carlyn (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #952 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #2352 in 1938. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Carlyn a boy or girl name?

Carlyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,306 girls and 67 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).