Karlyn

Girl name

Karlyn has been given to 2,392 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It peaked in 1992.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,392

Peak year

1992 (51 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1924

10-year trend

▼ -26%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Katlyngirl

18,438 babies since 1979

Kaelyngirl

15,648 babies since 1959

Kailyngirl

14,351 babies since 1981

Karyngirl

14,140 babies since 1932

Karsynunisex

12,267 babies since 1990

Kaylyngirl

12,091 babies since 1949

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Teannagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Karlyn?

Karlyn has been given to 2,392 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Karlyn peak?

Karlyn peaked in 1992, when 51 babies were given the name.

Is Karlyn a girl or boy name?

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

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