Karlyn
- Pronunciation
- [Kar-lyn]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl.
- Origin
- German
Karlyn Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,368 baby girls have been named Karlyn. The name peaked in 1992 with 51 US births that year (rank #2497). In 2024, ranked #11582 nationally — 9,085 places below its 1992 peak.
Top States for Karlyn
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Karlyn births are: California (68), Illinois (10), Texas (7).
Other German-Origin Names Like Karlyn
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6-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Karlyn's exact length and starting letter: Kaaria, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kabaka, Kadian.
Quick Facts About Karlyn
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleen | Feminine Form Of Charles Manly | Female | Irish |
| Karlen | Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl. | Female | German |
| Karlene | Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl. | Female | German |
| Karlin | Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl. | Female | German |
| Karline | Womanly: Strength. Feminine Of Karl. | Female | German |
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