Karlan
boy name#12008 in 2025Karlan entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #3290 in 1959, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
#12008
rank today
#3290
peak (1959)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3290 |
| 1960s | #3869 |
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #6426 |
| 1990s | #8508 |
| 2020s | #12008 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Karlan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Karlan alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karlan in 2025?
- Karlan ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Karlan most popular?
- Karlan peaked in 1959, reaching #3290 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Karlan with classmates?
- Karlan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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