Karlina
Every Karlina since 1981 — 328 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karlina
Karlina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,076 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 328 American babies have been named Karlina. Its peak came in 2013, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Karlina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karlina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,076 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,837 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,877 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,706 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,996 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,309 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,801 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,272 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,969 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,734 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,860 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,312 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,199 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,846 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,243 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,714 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,444 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,025 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,741 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,045 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,279 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,112 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,076 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Karlina in 2025?
Karlina ranked #16,076 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karlina?
328 babies have been named Karlina in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karlina most popular?
Karlina peaked in 2013, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Karlina a boy or girl name?
Karlina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karlina rising or falling?
Karlina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.