Carlin
- Pronunciation
- [Car-lin]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Small Champion
- Origin
- Gaelic
Carlin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,613 baby boys have been named Carlin. The name peaked in 1992 with 62 US births that year (rank #1474). In 2024, ranked #6885 nationally — 5,411 places below its 1992 peak.
Top States for Carlin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Carlin births are: California (70), Texas (35), Pennsylvania (23).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Carlin
If you like Carlin's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Carlin's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Carlin
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carly | Little And Womanly. Alternate Spelling: Carlie. | Female | Latin |
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Compare Carlin to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Carlin against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).