Karilyn

Girl name

Karilyn has been given to 897 babies in the U.S. since 1934. It peaked in 1978.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

897

Peak year

1978 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1934

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Karilyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Marilyngirl

374,857 babies since 1899

Kailyngirl

14,351 babies since 1981

Karolyngirl

5,957 babies since 1912

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FAQ

How popular is the name Karilyn?

Karilyn has been given to 897 babies in the U.S. since 1934. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Karilyn peak?

Karilyn peaked in 1978, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Karilyn a girl or boy name?

Karilyn is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Karilyn are girls).

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