Karilyn
girl nameKarilyn entered the US charts in 1934, peaked at #2532 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1934–2025
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rank today
#2532
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3329 |
| 1940s | #3591 |
| 1950s | #3648 |
| 1960s | #4227 |
| 1970s | #5039 |
| 1980s | #4808 |
| 1990s | #7622 |
| 2000s | #9884 |
| 2010s | #13215 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Karilyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karilyn alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karilyn in 2025?
- Karilyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karilyn most popular?
- Karilyn peaked in 1941, reaching #2532 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karilyn with classmates?
- Karilyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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