Carilyn
Girl nameCarilyn has been given to 425 babies in the U.S. since 1935. It peaked in 1958.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
425
Peak year
1958 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1935
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Carilyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carilyn.
Sibling name ideas for Carilyn
Same era and popularity as Carilyn, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Carilyn?
Carilyn has been given to 425 babies in the U.S. since 1935. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Carilyn peak?
Carilyn peaked in 1958, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Carilyn a girl or boy name?
Carilyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carilyn are girls).
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