Karelyn
Girl nameKarelyn has been given to 197 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 2022. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Karelyn.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
197
Peak year
2022 (19 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1966
10-year trend
▼ -40%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Karelyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Karelyn.
Sibling name ideas for Karelyn
Same era and popularity as Karelyn, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Karelyn?
Karelyn has been given to 197 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Karelyn peak?
Karelyn peaked in 2022, when 19 babies were given the name.
Is Karelyn a girl or boy name?
Karelyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Karelyn are girls).
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