Carilyn
girl nameCarilyn entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #2305 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#2305
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3044 |
| 1940s | #3308 |
| 1950s | #3611 |
| 1960s | #4826 |
| 1970s | #6503 |
| 1980s | #9847 |
| 1990s | #12768 |
| 2000s | #14325 |
| 2010s | #14136 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Carilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carilyn alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carilyn in 2025?
- Carilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carilyn most popular?
- Carilyn peaked in 1935, reaching #2305 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carilyn with classmates?
- Carilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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