Carin
girl nameCarin entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #799 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#799
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #2445 |
| 1950s | #1339 |
| 1960s | #1030 |
| 1970s | #954 |
| 1980s | #1699 |
| 1990s | #4194 |
| 2000s | #9051 |
| 2010s | #13358 |
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Carin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carin alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carin in 2025?
- Carin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carin most popular?
- Carin peaked in 1970, reaching #799 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carin with classmates?
- Carin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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