Karleen
girl nameKarleen entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1085 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1085
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4236 |
| 1920s | #3284 |
| 1930s | #1616 |
| 1940s | #1190 |
| 1950s | #1370 |
| 1960s | #1592 |
| 1970s | #2835 |
| 1980s | #4087 |
| 1990s | #5412 |
| 2000s | #11167 |
| 2010s | #13023 |
| 2020s | #15211 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Karleen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karleen alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karleen in 2025?
- Karleen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karleen most popular?
- Karleen peaked in 1937, reaching #1085 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karleen with classmates?
- Karleen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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