Karlin
girl nameKarlin entered the US charts in 1938, peaked at #3994 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1938–2025
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rank today
#3994
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4342 |
| 1940s | #4375 |
| 1950s | #5016 |
| 1960s | #5676 |
| 1970s | #6369 |
| 1980s | #8440 |
| 1990s | #7476 |
| 2000s | #12016 |
| 2010s | #12561 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Karlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karlin alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karlin in 2025?
- Karlin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karlin most popular?
- Karlin peaked in 1946, reaching #3994 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karlin with classmates?
- Karlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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