Karlen
girl nameKarlen entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #3801 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#3801
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4241 |
| 1950s | #5230 |
| 1960s | #5585 |
| 1970s | #7613 |
| 1980s | #10886 |
| 1990s | #10568 |
| 2000s | #14751 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Karlen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karlen alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karlen in 2025?
- Karlen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karlen most popular?
- Karlen peaked in 1943, reaching #3801 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karlen with classmates?
- Karlen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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