How popular is the name Carlen in 2025?

Carlen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Carlen most popular?

Carlen peaked in 1944, reaching #3109 among US boy names.

Carlen will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Carlen entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #3109 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3109

peak (1944)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Carlen are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Carlen alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Carlen in 2025?: Carlen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Carlen most popular?: Carlen peaked in 1944, reaching #3109 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Carlen with classmates?: Carlen will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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