Carlin
boy name#6446 in 2025Carlin entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #1233 in 1905, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1905–2025
#6446
rank today
#1233
peak (1905)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1233 |
| 1910s | #2788 |
| 1920s | #2767 |
| 1930s | #2145 |
| 1940s | #2014 |
| 1950s | #2001 |
| 1960s | #2087 |
| 1970s | #2254 |
| 1980s | #1751 |
| 1990s | #1878 |
| 2000s | #2776 |
| 2010s | #3344 |
| 2020s | #5554 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Carlin has been most popular in PA.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Carlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carlin alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Carlin in 2025?
- Carlin ranks #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Carlin most popular?
- Carlin peaked in 1905, reaching #1233 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Carlin with classmates?
- Carlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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