Carlen
girl nameCarlen entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #2779 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#2779
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4046 |
| 1950s | #4098 |
| 1960s | #5479 |
| 1970s | #5879 |
| 1980s | #7764 |
| 1990s | #10081 |
| 2000s | #11772 |
| 2010s | #14962 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Carlen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlen alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlen in 2025?
- Carlen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carlen most popular?
- Carlen peaked in 1954, reaching #2779 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carlen with classmates?
- Carlen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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