Karlen
Girl nameKarlen has been given to 163 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It peaked in 1992.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
163
Peak year
1992 (10 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1940
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
90% girls / 10% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Karlen — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Karlen.
FAQ
How popular is the name Karlen?
Karlen has been given to 163 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Karlen peak?
Karlen peaked in 1992, when 10 babies were given the name.
Is Karlen a girl or boy name?
Karlen is primarily a girl name (90% of babies named Karlen are girls).
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