Karlyn
A female given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Carolyn and Carlene.
Every Karlyn since 1924 — 2,392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Karlyn
Karlyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,679 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 2,392 American babies have been named Karlyn. Its peak came in 1992, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Karlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Karlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,679 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,627 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,951 | — | — |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,274 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,838 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,666 | — | — |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,225 | — | — |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,940 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,444 | — | — |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,477 | — | — |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,746 | — | — |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,581 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,212 | — | — |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,325 | — | — |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,455 | — | — |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,671 | — | — |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,300 | — | — |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,315 | — | — |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,303 | — | — |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,736 | — | — |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,531 | — | — |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,328 | — | — |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,022 | — | — |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,435 | — | — |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,224 | — | — |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,045 | — | — |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,704 | — | — |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,823 | — | — |
| 1985 | 38 | #2,562 | — | — |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,663 | — | — |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,094 | — | — |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,887 | — | — |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,177 | — | — |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,334 | — | — |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,775 | — | — |
| 1950 | 22 | #2,084 | — | — |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,286 | — | — |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,929 | — | — |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,153 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Karlyn mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Carolyn and Carlene.
How popular is the name Karlyn in 2025?
Karlyn ranked #6,679 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Karlyn?
2,392 babies have been named Karlyn in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Karlyn most popular?
Karlyn peaked in 1992, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Karlyn a boy or girl name?
Karlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Karlyn rising or falling?
Karlyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.